Washington starts Friday with clear skies, cool temperatures and a sharp north wind that will make the morning feel more like fall than late September. The city should warm to around 73 degrees this afternoon, but gusts could reach 24 mph as a coastal storm system strengthens offshore. The weekend brings cooler temperatures, more clouds and increasing rain chances.
Coastal Flooding Threat Lingers Friday Morning
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for the District until 9 a.m. Friday, especially around the morning high tide. The National Weather Service says water could rise up to 6 inches above ground in low-lying shoreline areas, with flooding expected at the Southwest Waterfront near the DC Seafood Market and water approaching parts of Hains Point Loop Road.
Drivers should allow extra time, avoid barricades and never drive through water of unknown depth. The advisory is expected to expire after the morning tide, but forecasters warn that additional tidal flooding could develop again over the weekend as the offshore storm shifts.
Friday Stays Sunny But Windy
Most of Friday will be dry and mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing through the 60s before reaching the low 70s during the afternoon. North winds will run 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Friday night will turn partly cloudy, with a low near 56 degrees. A slight chance of light rain arrives after 5 a.m. Saturday, while winds remain brisk and gusts could again reach the mid-20s.
Cooler Weekend Brings Rain Chances
Saturday will be partly sunny with a high near 69 degrees and a 20% chance of rain before 3 p.m. North winds around 16 mph could gust as high as 29 mph, making waterfront walks and exposed outdoor plans feel notably blustery.
Rain chances rise Saturday night and Sunday as the nor'easter affects the region. Sunday should remain mostly cloudy with a high near 68 degrees and a 40% chance of rain, while another chance of showers continues into Sunday evening.
Warmer, Drier Weather Returns Next Week
Rain chances drop sharply Monday, although skies may stay mostly cloudy and temperatures should reach about 71 degrees. The forecast then turns warmer, with highs near 76 Tuesday, 79 Wednesday and 81 Thursday.
Tuesday and Wednesday look mostly dry, with partly sunny to mostly sunny skies. The National Weather Service says another round of rain could become more likely later next week as a stronger cold front approaches.
