Heavy rains moved out of the region Monday morning, leaving clearing skies and the possibility of gusty winds.
Temperatures are also expected to drop, reaching near-freezing by 5 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Gusts above 30 mph are possible this morning and afternoon, calming after 6 p.m.
Temperatures will dip into the 20s overnight and stay there Tuesday morning.
Winter weather is possible Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with some minor snow accumulations possible mainly south of I-70. The snow may impact morning commutes Wednesday with some slick spots on the road.
Detailed forecast
Monday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 9 a.m., then a chance of rain and thunderstorms between 9 and 10 a.m. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperatures falling to around 34 by 5 p.m.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 34.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 42.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high near 52. A chance of showers after 1 p.m.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, high near 64. A chance of showers after 1 p.m.
Saturday: Cloudy, high near 64. Showers likely.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 46. A chance of snow showers.
Source: National Weather Service, Wilmington.
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