Washington D.C. residents are set for a mix of overcast skies and sunshine today, as temperatures rise to a comfortable high near 73 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny weather is expected, with a northeast wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. Tonight, the skies will clear, with lows dropping to around 51 degrees.
The current humidity stands at 60%, and despite the overcast morning, visibility remains unobstructed at 10 miles. The barometer reads 30.08 in (1018.5 mb), and the dewpoint sits at a brisk 50°F. Moving into the evening, the winds are predicted to calm, leading to a tranquil and clear night.
Looking ahead, the forecast suggests an unwavering stretch of sunny days with temperatures steadily climbing through the week, reaching a high near 81 degrees by Monday. "Sunny, with a high near 70," is how the NWS frames the outlook for Thursday, paired with a light east wind of 5 to 7 mph. Thursday night might bring partly cloudy skies while the low hovers around 52 degrees.
While generally pleasant weather prevails, there is a note of caution for Anne Arundel County. The NWS has issued a Coastal Flood Watch from late tonight through 8 AM Thursday. The outlook extends into the weekend, where "moderate coastal flooding is possible again for Anne Arundel County Thursday and Thursday night." The watch impacts the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay and the I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Residents should stay informed as the situation progresses.
For residents keeping watch along the bay, the Hazardous Weather Outlook indicates that spotter activation is not currently needed. Still, officials urge mindfulness and preparedness, particularly in at-risk areas where flooding could occur. Residents in Anne Arundel County are advised to monitor local alerts and be ready to seek further information if conditions worsen.
