This Week's Weather Forecast for Greater Alexandria

After a string of picture-perfect days last week, what can we expect this week from Mother Nature? Here’s the scoop from the National Weather Service:

• Monday: A slight chance of showers after 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
• Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Light southwest wind.
• Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.
• Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
• Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

For Labor Day weekend, the weather will cool down a bit with highs in the 80s.

Check the local forecast anytime on Greater Alexandria Patch.

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