Cloudy conditions are expected across Washington D.C. this Columbus Day, with rain likely to develop later in the day. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there is a 60% chance of precipitation this afternoon, along with light rain or sprinkles possible before 9 a.m. Temperatures will remain near 61 degrees, accompanied by north winds reaching up to 26 mph.
Rain is expected to continue into the night with a 50% chance of precipitation and a low around 55 degrees. Winds will remain from the north at about 11 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph.
On Tuesday, skies will begin to clear with highs near 70 degrees and north winds gusting up to 21 mph. The National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather for Wednesday, with a high around 70 degrees and clear skies continuing through the night.
Thursday and Friday are expected to stay mostly sunny with highs in the lower 60s and cool, clear nights. Over the weekend, temperatures are projected to rise slightly, with a 30% chance of showers on Sunday.
The National Weather Service issued a Gale Warning for the Chesapeake Bay and lower tidal Potomac River from Cobb Point to Smith Point through 8 a.m. due to high winds. After the warning expires, no hazardous weather is expected through Sunday.
