Heavy to Moderate Rain Tuesday, Localized Flooding Possible

Moderate to Heavy Rain Tuesday

A slow moving low pressure system is bringing moderate to heavy rain with a threat of localized flooding to the Fredericksburg region Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The chance of precipitation is 100 percent, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Patchy fog is expected between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Today's high will be near 65.  Rain is expected to continue into the overnight hours, with a thunderstorm possible.  The low should be around 55.

Lighter Rain Continues Wednesday

On Wednesday, rain is expected to begin tapering off.  The chance of precipitation is predicted at 70 percent, according to the NWS.  Between a quarter and half of an inch of rain is possible.  The high is expected near 67, the low near 56.

Scattered Showers Give Way to Partly Cloudy Skies Thursday

Scattered showers are expected Thursday, mainly before 2 p.m.  Then it will turn mostly cloudy, with a high near 73 and a low near 59.  Thursday's chance of precipitation is 30 percent, according to the NWS.

Partly Sunny, Small Chance of Showers Through Weekend

There is a 30 percent chance of showers Friday, with a high near 78 and a low around 62. 

Saturday's chance of rain is 40 percent, during a mostly-cloudy day.  Temperatures are expected to reach 72 and drop to 62.

The NWS predicts a 30 percent chance of showers Sunday.  The partly sunny day could see a high near 70, with temperatures dropping to about 48 overnight.

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