Washington D.C. residents, brace yourselves for a wet and windy week ahead. According to a report from the National Weather Service, the city is expecting showers to casually roll in today, mainly post-noon, with overcast skies reaching a high near 72 degrees. Light variable winds are set to shift north, picking up speed from 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Prepare for a 60% chance of rain, with less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation amounts possible. Don’t forget your umbrellas; the rain seems poised to make more than just a cameo appearance.
As we head into tonight, the likelihood of rain isn’t just a probability; it’s a certainty. The National Weather Service predicts a 100% chance of precipitation with temperatures dropping to a low around 43 degrees, and rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half of an inch on the horizon. Northeast winds will persist at 6 to 8 mph. Pack an extra layer, and possibly reconsider any plans to leisurely walk under the nighttime sky, as the rain will likely put a dampener on such activities.
Transitioning into tomorrow, the National Weather Service alerts us to more rain, mainly before 11 a.m., with a high near 51 degrees to be expected. Northeast winds will continue at around 7 mph, an almost negligible whisper against the backdrop of the lingering rain that threatens to persist. The chance of precipitation remains high at 80%, inviting citizens to seek solace in the comfort of the indoors or at least the shelter of a sturdy raincoat. Another quarter to a half inch of new rainfall could grace the city’s already-saturated streets.
The forecast gives a small reprieve tomorrow night, with only a slight chance of rain before 8 p.m., followed by an odds of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. The evening promises a cloud-covered sky that will eventually clear up, and temperatures will dip to a low around 35. A light west wind is set to become northwest, increasing from 6 to 11 mph, with gusts that could bravely gust as high as 18 mph. The chance of precipitation is a minimal 20%, perhaps a brief respite from the earlier incessant downpour.
Looking further ahead to Tuesday, the sky will finally show some mercy and grace us with mostly sunny weather, although it will remain brisk with a high near 49 degrees and northwest winds at 13 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 31 mph. Tuesday night skies will clear further, forecasting a mostly clear night with a low around 32. The National Weather Service suggests more sun on Wednesday, with a high near 54, before returning to partly cloudy conditions Wednesday night with a low around 40.
As the week progresses, the weather seems to follow an undecided pattern. By Thursday, there's a chance of showers after 2 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 62. The chance of rain continues through the end of the week, with showers likely on Friday, and a similar prediction for the weekend. Highs will hover in the low 60s, so it's not quite time to pack away those rain boots and jackets just yet. For exact updates and more detailed weather information, visit the National Weather Service website.
