Washington, D.C., was forecast to be mostly cloudy on Monday, with temperatures potentially reaching the upper 70s to near 80 degrees, but the District is heading into a much wetter and cooler stretch. Showers could arrive later Monday, followed by several days of rain, gusty winds and temperatures mostly stuck in the 60s.
Monday Afternoon Starts The Slide
Clouds will dominate much of the day, with a chance of showers developing after 2 p.m. Monday, according to the National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington office. Showers become more likely Monday night.
Tuesday Brings The Wettest Stretch
Tuesday looks like the soggiest day of the early-week stretch, with showers and thunderstorms, a high near 66 and a 90% chance of precipitation. Northeast winds could bring gusts around 15 to 25 knots, while the broader forecast calls for roughly 1 to 2 inches of rain across much of the region from Monday night through Wednesday.
Precipitation continues Tuesday night, with overnight temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Localized higher rainfall totals remain possible, though the forecast discussion says the most likely outcome is a prolonged soaking rain rather than repeated intense thunderstorms.
Cool, Damp Conditions Linger
Wednesday stays mostly cloudy with rain showers likely and a high near 64, followed by another chance of showers Thursday with a similar high. Friday brings decreasing precipitation chances and improving conditions Friday afternoon and night, while the weekend forecast remains uncertain. Sunday could bring abundant cloud cover and showers, especially east of the Blue Ridge, with temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to mid-70s.
Boaters And Tidal Areas Face More Trouble
Small Craft Advisories are scheduled for portions of the Bay and nearby tidal waters from Monday evening into early Wednesday as northeasterly winds strengthen. Elevated tides could also bring minor flooding to some Chesapeake locations Tuesday and Wednesday.
