Brace for a Chilly Monday Night in Hampton Roads

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning covering a large area, including parts of Virginia and North Carolina. The coldest temperatures will be away from the coast.

Rapid Temperature Drop Expected

• Temperatures will start falling around 5 p.m. on Monday.
• By 6 a.m. Tuesday, it could be freezing.
• Wind chill could make it feel like the low 20s.
• Tuesday afternoon will see a slight warm-up, but it will remain chilly.

Slight Chance of Snow

• Possible snow between 9 p.m. Monday and 5 a.m. Tuesday.
• No accumulation expected due to warm weather on Sunday.

Cold Front and Gale Warning

• The cold front moved through on Sunday night, bringing cooler air.
• Gale warning issued for the Atlantic coast, Currituck Sound, and Chesapeake Bay.
• Winds could reach 35-40 knots with waves up to 7-9 feet.

Outlook

• Cold weather expected to persist but improve later in the week.
• Temperatures should return to normal for this time of year by mid-week.