
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, alerting residents of the Chesapeake Bay area of impending gale-force gusts. The advisory by the National Weather Service, which applies to several areas including the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and the I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia, warns of possible hazardous conditions today and tonight.
A Gale Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. this morning until 5 p.m. this evening for upper and middle portions of the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac. As for the rest of the week, the weather service anticipates no hazardous conditions following today's event.
The Washington D.C. area is currently experiencing mostly cloudy skies with temperatures hovering around 46°F and a relative humidity of 54%. Residents can expect the temperature to rise significantly, nearing a pleasant 68°F. However, winds are forecasted to pick up in the afternoon, with gusts that may reach up to 29 mph, adding a brisk feel to the air.
Looking ahead into the week, the forecast shifts towards more varied conditions. Showers are likely on Monday before 2 p.m., with a high nearing 67°F. But it's not time to put away all the warmer attire just yet—the outlook for Tuesday night includes a chance of showers with lows dipping to around 41°F.