As the year ends, Washington D.C. is preparing for inclement weather, with the National Weather Service issuing forecasts and warnings for the region. Today's weather will reach a high near 58°F with a 60% chance of precipitation. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to start after 4pm. There is an 80% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms this evening, transitioning to rain between 7pm and 10pm, with temperatures dropping to around 42°F. Winds will shift from south to west after midnight, according to the National Weather Service.
Hazardous marine conditions are also possible on the Chesapeake Bay and portions of the Tidal Potomac River, as reported by the National Weather Service.
New Year's Day will bring mostly sunny skies and a high of around 49°F, with a breezy west wind gusting up to 39 mph. The following days will see typical winter temperatures with highs in the lower 40s and lows in the high 20s.
The National Weather Service has issued a Gale Watch for Wednesday, warning of gale-force winds over regional waters. Winds may cause isolated wind damage on both land and water, and residents are advised to stay alert.
