DC residents and visitors are facing more than just a dreary Sunday sky as the National Weather Service (NWS) reports a variety of weather woes for the nation's capital and surrounding areas. With current conditions in Washington D.C. marked by a partly cloudy sky, temperatures hovering at 56°F, and humidity levels at a sticky 87 percent, the forecast is anything but bright.
According to the NWS, today's forecast includes a 30 percent chance of showers and potential thunderstorms after 2 pm, coupled with gusty northwest winds that could reach up to 22 mph. This unsteady weather is set to quickly go from partly sunny to partly cloudy by tonight as the temperature drops around 50°F. To absolutely not skimp on preparations, residents should expect a mostly sunny Monday with a comfortable high near 77 before more rain chances kick in Tuesday through Saturday.
St. Marys and Anne Arundel Counties have been grappling with Coastal Flood Warnings early this morning, while parts of the District of Columbia, Arlington County, and the City of Alexandria remain under a Coastal Flood Advisory until 3 PM EDT this afternoon. Water levels are expected to be one and a half to two feet above normal at high tide, posing risks of shoreline inundation and related impacts.
"Shoreline inundation is expected along portions of the seawall adjacent to Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road and near the Tidal Basin. Water is expected to approach the curb near the intersection of King Street and Strand Street in Alexandria.," warns the NWS report. Alexandrians have been alerted to water creeping up the curbs near King Street and Strand Street. Local authorities are urging the public to be cautious, suggesting extra travel time as some roads might be closed, and to never attempt to circumvent barricades or wade through waters of unknown depth.
While the week ahead promises to clean up nicely with sunnier skies by Thursday, residents are advised to keep umbrellas close as intermittent chances of showers and thunderstorms persist. The NWS encourages property owners in flood-prone areas to take necessary precautions.
