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.AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
As of 1235 PM EST Monday...

VFR conditions are expected through the 18z TAF period. SCT to
BKN cumulus has developed across portions of the area this
afternoon with bases ranging from ~4000 to 6000 ft. Gusty NW 
winds expected through this evening, averaging ~10 kt with gusts
to ~20 kt, highest at SBY. Light winds inland tonight w/ 5-10 
kt at the coast. High clouds also increase after 06z. Clouds
continue to thicken and gradually lower Tuesday morning into
early afternoon (but remaining VFR). 

Outlook: Remaining dry with VFR through most of Tuesday, with a
chance for snow, mainly at the coast, returning late Tuesday 
through Wednesday. It should be noted that forecast confidence 
in this late Tue/Wed timeframe remains quite low.

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