The National Weather Service says Washington D.C. will see scattered showers today between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., with a moderate northeast wind and temperatures just below 60°F. Tonight will be clearer at first, but thunderstorms are expected after 5 a.m., bringing heavy rain and a 100% chance of precipitation, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Heading into Thursday, the wet conditions persist with showers and potential thunderstorms before giving way to a 68-degree high and winds shifting southward, the National Weather Service advises a continued chance of showers throughout the day while the tail end of the workweek on Friday promises a sunny reprieve albeit winds could gust up to 36 mph, not to shy away from the notion of getting a little windswept as you step outside. Looking ahead, the weekend will be sunny with highs around 60°F and lows in the mid-40s. Monday and Tuesday are expected to stay mostly sunny with similar temperatures.
However, the immediate concerns focus on coastal flood warnings in effect for Anne Arundel County and watches for both Calvert and St. Marys Counties according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook by the National Weather Service, these advisories underscore the potential for intermittent gale conditions that could arise on waters tonight while the stretch from Thursday through to the weekend though mostly clear up above, could still see gales particularly on Friday.
The National Weather Service has not activated spotters, showing confidence in their forecast. However, residents and travelers should stay alert and check official weather updates over the next few days.
