In Washington on Saturday, the atmosphere appeared to acknowledge the heritage of heat bequeathed by Friday, and while the day was cooler, and cloudier, it was still comfortable.
Washington, D.C
After heat record is set here, D.C. was cooler, still comfortable
With a high temperature of 61, it too seemed more springlike than wintry.
It was 16 degrees above the Jan. 27 average, and had it not occurred the day after Friday’s stunning thermal spike, Saturday’s reading might have drawn more attention to its own achievements.
A 61-degree high demonstrated meteorological precocity. It presented Washington with an environmental performance that could be considered to be two full months ahead of its time.
By the figures issued by the National Weather Service, Saturday’s 61-degree high only becomes the average high in D.C. on March 28 and 29.
It is possible, however, that any giddiness or high spirits prompted by the thermometer reading were suppressed somewhat by a sky that for much of Saturday’s daylight hours was largely dominated by gray clouds.
Weather forecasts for Saturday night and for Sunday spoke of rain. Even to the least weather-savvy, Saturday’s skies seemed to endorse that likelihood. They suggested that rain could come as no great surprise.
Dark gray clouds made their way across a background composed of clouds of a lighter gray, at higher elevations. A rotundity displayed by some of them hinted at the quantities of water droplets they might be preparing to unleash.
Although the day did not seem particularly humid, neither did it offer the sense of midwinter crispness. If not a notably damp day it gave a sense of verging on dampness.
And perhaps the stillness of the air, the lack of any wind to speak of, contributed to a suspicion of what was to come.
It helped to convey the feeling that the city might be experiencing a period of slightly moist calm before the arrival of the proverbial and predicted rainstorm.
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4 things to know about the weather:
- Storms overnight, severe chance
- Cooler Monday
- Clouds to start, then sunshine tomorrow
- Cold next few mornings
After a very warm afternoon, there is a cold front that is approaching. The front will move through the area tonight, sparking showers and storms, then delivering colder air for the start of the new workweek.
There is a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for our counties to the far northwest, including Maryland counties Washington, Allegany and Garrett, and a portion of Morgan county in West Virginia. The watch is until 10 p.m. Sunday.
There is a chance for storms to be severe tonight, including the risk of damaging winds and hail. The risk decreases through the night as the storms move south and east with the front. The storms may be noisy tonight with thunder, heavy rain, and hail. Expect drier conditions after sunrise tomorrow.
Do not forget your jacket Monday. The cooler air behind the front keeps the area in the 50s all day. Lows will drop into the 30s Monday night.
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QuickCast
TONIGHT:
Storms, severe possible
Wind: N 5-10 mph
Low: Mid 50s
MONDAY:
Showers before sunrise
AM clouds, afternoon sun
Wind: NNW 10-15 mph
Gusts @ 25 mph
High: Mid-Upper 50s
TUESDAY:
Mostly sunny
Wind: N light
High: Low 50s
WEDNESDAY:
Sun & Clouds
Wind: SW 5-10 mph
High: Lower 60s
SUNRISE: 7:06 AM SUNSET: 7:22 PM
AVERAGE HIGH: 58 AVERAGE LOW: 40
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Forecasters are calling for a near-perfect spring setup on Sunday, with plenty of sunshine, blooming cherry blossoms, and temperatures soaring into the low to mid-80s across much of the region.
However, the warm, quiet weather won’t last long.
By the numbers:
After a cool start in the upper 40s and low 50s, temperatures are rising quickly under sunny skies. Many areas are expected to climb into the 80s this afternoon, with some spots pushing the mid to upper 80s.
It’s a brief but welcome preview of summer, and conditions couldn’t be better for getting outside.
With cherry blossoms nearing peak bloom, it’s an ideal day to head to the Tidal Basin, take a walk, or spend time outdoors with family and friends.
What we know:
A strong cold front moving in from Pennsylvania will bring increasing clouds later on Sunday, followed by a chance for showers and thunderstorms late Sunday night into early Monday.
Some storms could produce damaging winds or even small hail, especially to the north.
By Monday, the cold front pushes through, bringing a noticeable change.
- Gusty winds up to 30+ mph develop in the afternoon
- Temperatures fall back to more typical early spring levels
- Morning showers taper off, with improving conditions later in the day
What’s next:
Looking ahead, the pattern stays active.
After a brief warm-up into the 60s midweek, another strong cold front is expected Thursday into Friday, bringing the next chance for unsettled weather.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the FOX 5 Weather Team.
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