The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a frost advisory in effect until 8 AM EDT this morning, warning residents of potential cold temperatures leading to frost formation. In a statement obtained by the NWS, the temperatures dipping as low as 34 could result in frost that "could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered." The advisory spans across parts of central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, The District of Columbia, central, northern, and northwest Virginia, and West Virginia.
While the frost advisory is the immediate concern, the NWS outlook for the coming days suggests variable weather patterns ahead. Today will be sunny with a calm wind picking up speed in the afternoon, and highs expected to reach a comfortable 72 degrees. Tonight, however, there's a 30% chance of showers after 3am with increasing clouds, and a low around 55. Tomorrow, the region faces a 40% chance of showers, mainly before the afternoon and moderate tidal flooding is possible around Annapolis late tonight, into Wednesday morning.
With winds potentially gusting as high as 20 mph, Wednesday may be less stable, though skies are set to clear up later in the day allowing the high to hover again near 72. The weather roller coaster continues with a slight chance of showers before 9pm Wednesday night, followed by a decrease in temperature with a low around 42 expected.
The latter half of the week promises more consistent conditions with mostly sunny skies, and highs consistently in the 60s. Saturday's weather shifts towards more cloudiness with a high near 67, but Sunday forecasts a significant leap to a high near 81; both days maintaining mild evening lows. Heading into the beginning of the next work week, Monday tees up the warmest day on the slate with a high near 87, according to the NWS forecast.
The NWS also notes that there is no need for spotter activation at this time, suggesting that although there is a potential for moderate weather-related issues, no extreme conditions are anticipated that would require additional weather surveillance from community members.
