Washington D.C. is experiencing a breezy morning with temperatures around 41°F. The forecast calls for sunny skies, with a high near 59°F. Northwest winds will continue at 16 to 18 mph, with gusts possibly reaching 36 mph, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Tonight, clouds will increase, and temperatures will dip to around 39°F.

Saturday will be partly sunny with temperatures climbing to 68°F. Winds will shift to 6 to 15 mph, but gusts up to 26 mph may still occur.

The National Weather Service issued a Gale Warning for the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and the I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and Washington D.C. This warning is in effect until 2 p.m. today, with dangerous conditions expected for mariners.

Looking ahead, nights will remain partly cloudy with lows in the high 30s to low 40s. Showers are expected early next week, with a 60% chance of rain on Monday and a 30% chance on Tuesday night and Wednesday. Thursday will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 58°F. No severe weather is expected after today’s winds.