The National Weather Service issued a Gale Warning effective until 6 PM for parts of the Chesapeake Bay and the Tidal Potomac, cautioning locals and waterway users of brisk winds that could rattle the D.C. metro area today. With winds predicted to gust as high as 39 mph, residents around the nation's capital can expect some headwinds as the day unfolds. Temperatures are climbing to a comfortable high near 62 amidst the blustery conditions, before settling down to a cooler 40 degrees overnight, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
In a sterling display of nature's unpredictability skies are set to clear up as winds taper off tonight, but not for long, with the weather taking a turn tomorrow—Saturday brings a 40% chance of showers after 2 PM as clouds crowd the skies once more, the winds however will remain a gentle whisper compared to today's gales. Sunday's forecast anticipates a slight chance of showers in the afternoon, but the high temperature could reach up to a balmy 70, providing a hopeful glimpse of pleasant spring weather amid the looming precipitation.
Monday and Tuesday won't do parched umbrellas any favors, with a strong likelihood of showers continuing at a 70% chance of rain both days, and high temperatures hovering in the low to mid-60s, as reported by forecast.weather.gov. Wednesday's weather story reads much the same, with showers likely and a high near 60, albeit with a mix of sun peeking through.
The week concludes on a more tranquil note, with Thursday promising mostly sunny skies despite a nippy high of 56 degrees, so while the workweek weather drama winds down, Washingtonians shouldn't put their windbreakers and rain boots too far out of reach just yet. While hazardous weather is not anticipated after today, the areas affected by today's gale warnings encompass the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay and various segments of the Tidal Potomac River, stretching the breadth of concern right through the heart of the I-95 corridor, touching on parts of central Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
