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Tuesday PM Forecast: passing showers and thunderstorms remain possible each day

Tuesday PM Forecast: passing showers and thunderstorms remain possible each day

Posted 2:53 PM 3/31/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Daily afternoon thunderstorms will move through the area this week as a moist and unsettled weather pattern takes hold. A cold front could bring cooler temperatures and rain to the region by Easter Sunday.

Wednesday: scattered storms during the afternoon

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Yesterday

Monday PM Forecast: Dodging pop-up storms all the way through Easter Weekend

Posted 6:37 PM 3/30/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

A wetter weather pattern has returned, offering the chance to see showers and thunderstorms just about every day. The rain is needed, but it may be less than ideal ahead of the Easter holiday.

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3/29/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: Grab an umbrella, daily rain chances through Easter Weekend

Posted 5:35 PM 3/29/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Go ahead and tuck jackets back into the closet for now, but be sure to keep an umbrella by the door. A warmer and muggier pattern is taking over again, but this time bringing near-daily shower and thunderstorm chances that will persist all the way through Easter Sunday.

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3/28/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: Daily rain chances arrive for the Capital Region

Posted 5:43 PM 3/28/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

The long stretch of bone-dry weather is officially coming to an end. While we aren't looking at any total washouts, you will want to keep the umbrella close as we transition into a week of daily "pop-up" showers and thunderstorms.

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3/27/2026

Friday PM Forecast: front brings refreshing start to weekend, but also wildfire danger

Posted 3:52 PM 3/27/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A dry cold front is sweeping through tonight, bringing a welcome spring reset with temperatures finally returning to normal. However, this refreshing change will come with a catch. Gusty winds and low humidity will make a wildfire risk through the start of the weekend.

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3/26/2026

Thursday PM Forecast: fog to fire danger next two days, then rain returns

Posted 5:42 PM 3/26/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

After a long stretch of dry and quiet weather, the pattern is starting to change. A cold front will bring a brief dip in temperatures for the weekend before rain chances return next week.

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3/25/2026

Wednesday PM Forecast: Peak warmth almost here, refreshing change into the weekend

Posted 5:36 PM 3/25/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The routine of foggy starts and very warm afternoons is set to continue as this spring warmth reaches its peak in the next 48 hours. A weekend front will seek to provide a little more comfort before another shift in pattern pushes both temperatures and rain chances up next week.

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3/24/2026

Tuesday PM Forecast: some foggy mornings ahead as warmth continues

Posted 6:22 PM 3/24/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

March will end on a warm and largely dry note. A ridge of high pressure is currently anchoring itself over the Gulf Coast. You can think of this ridge like a "lid" on the atmosphere—it traps warm air near the ground and prevents rain from developing, which is why our skies will remain (More)

3/23/2026

Monday PM Forecast: Dry and plenty warm, morning fog stealing the focus later this week

Posted 4:39 PM 3/23/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Spring warmth is here to stay in the Storm Station forecast, and for now, rain remains tough to find. However, morning fog will be easier to find as the week rolls on, making it the next weather impact.

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3/22/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: Little to no rain in sight as temperatures soar

Posted 11:42 PM 3/22/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Aside from the chance of morning fog, sunshine and spring warmth will make for a generally stress-free week for outdoor activities. Since rain remains scarce, consider pulling out the garden hose to keep lawns happy.

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