The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reported this morning a fair 50°F, a welcome break after a frost advisory was in place for southeast Harford and Cecil Counties through 9 AM. Humidity stood at 71% with a northeast wind moving at a calm 5 mph, though a forecast of increasing clouds throughout the day could see temperatures rise near 66 by the afternoon when the wind is expected to shift southeast. For those mapping out their Friday plans, expect mostly cloudy conditions tonight, with temperatures dipping to around 53°F, as detailed by the NWS.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the latest forecast calls for a 50% chance of showers beginning Saturday morning and continuing into the evening. With clouds lingering over the city, daytime highs are expected to reach around 71°F. Evening plans might need a quick adjustment, as rain could intensify into a thunderstorm before tapering off after 2 a.m., setting the stage for a damp Saturday night.
The National Weather Service isn’t offering much of a break on Sunday, forecasting an 80% chance of showers accompanied by a brisk northeast wind of up to 18 mph, with gusts reaching as high as 33 mph. While temperatures are expected to top out around 65°F, the wind will likely make it feel a bit cooler.
Columbus Day is shaping up to be another moist affair, with a 60% chance of showers, mainly before 2 pm. Though the outlook improves somewhat later in the week, with Tuesday and Wednesday promising partly to mostly sunny skies. The National Weather Service has flagged a Gale Watch for Saturday night through Sunday night, indicating that those strong winds and rains are not to be trifitted with lightly.
In the midst of this unsettled weather, the Hazardous Weather Outlook cautions residents along the Chesapeake Bay and Tidal Potomac River, as well as the I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia of moderate tidal flooding possible this weekend. While spotter activation isn’t expected at this time, it’s still wise to stay alert and prepared for any sudden changes in conditions.
