D.C.-area forecast: Cool and gusty today ahead of a warm-up into next week

Today (Saturday): Remaining clouds and a couple showers are still exiting the region this morning, but sunshine takes over as winds remain gusty. It may be a struggle to the mid-60s in the afternoon, which would be a touch below average. Winds blow from the west and northwest around 20 to 25 mph, with gusts around 40 mph and higher in elevated areas west. Confidence: Medium-High

Tonight: Mainly clear conditions last through the night. It’s on the cool side, with lows probably ranging throughout the 40s. Winds will die off pretty quick after sunset. Confidence: Medium-High

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Tomorrow (Sunday): High pressure takes over and sunshine will be the rule. As warmer air surges into the area, afternoon temperatures should reach the mid-70s to around 80. Confidence: Medium-High

Tomorrow night: Skies should end up partly cloudy on the whole. There is an outside chance some showers or a storm work in from the north and northwest. Lows probably range across the 50s. Confidence: Medium-High

Mainly sunny to start the workweek Monday. It’s right around 80 in the immediate area, with upper 70s more likely farther north and west. Confidence: Medium-High

If you like the forecast for Monday, you’ll also enjoy Tuesday. Mainly to partly sunny skies should dominate, although a small shower chance may arrive by sunset. Otherwise, highs in the mid- 70s to around 80 should do it most spots. Confidence: Medium