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.

WASHINGTON (7News) — The District is reacting to the Pentagon’s alleged plan to keep National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C. until 2029, the end of President Trump’s term, and his mission to make D.C. safe and beautiful.

At least 2,500 National Guard members have patrolled D.C. streets since last August.

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Their deployment was initially scheduled to end in 2025. Then it was extended until the end of 2026. But now this could be home base for another three years.

Two U.S. officials told ABC News that the agency is planning to maintain a presence in the city through early 2029.

“We don’t need to have theater on our streets,” said Tropper Sanders, who has lived in the District for nearly 30 years.

The president first deployed the National Guard last summer, even as the District was already seeing historically low crime rates.

“There are crime and safety issues, but that should be handled with law enforcement and government,” said Sanders. “I think at a time when we are at war, we are expecting so much of our service members. We should not use their time in ways that are not essential.”

Some residents and city leaders said the military has helped clean up the city, but not with crime. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said he does not see the point of keeping the National Guard in D.C.

“I know that the President said it was all about law and order,” he said. “The National Guard does not do law enforcement. What I see is them walking around, during the snow, creating a path they were very good at, shoveling snow.”

Residents like Shanti Israni told 7News their presence is noticeable.

“They open people’s doors,” said Israni. “If there are people who need help with groceries, they’ve helped the people with groceries. They’re helping. But also, my hope is that people in the community can also fill that role.”

Mendelson said the deployment is costing taxpayers significantly.

“It could be $1.6 million a day,” said Mendelson. “That’s like between almost $400 million and $600 million a year. I don’t get the point.”

If they are ordered to stay, community members told 7News they want the city to put the services to good use.

“The mayor or the next mayor should really look at where the true hotspots or issues are where we can make the most of these servicemembers’ time,” said Tropper. “That does not necessarily have to be about crime. There are a lot of things that we can deploy these talented people to deal with. If we have to do this, then let’s at least figure out how the District can be so much better in 2029.”

“I also realize that the people making these decisions probably know a lot that we don’t,” said Israni. “If our country’s at war, I wonder if risks in D.C. will increase. If D.C. will become more of a target, maybe in that way it might be helpful to have people, but, if again, if the mission is keeping D.C. safe and beautiful, D.C.’s saving people already.”

A Pentagon spokesperson told ABC News, “The Department of War is committed to supporting the president’s mission to address the epidemic of crime in the nation’s capital. There are no announcements to make at this time.”

The District has been pushing back on the president’s deployment, with expectations of continuing to do so.

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“There’s pending litigation now,” said Mendelson. “The attorney general won preliminarily, and then it went up to the court of appeals, where there was a stay. It’s all pending. There’s further legal argument.”

Officials told ABC News the deployment plan was finalized last year and is awaiting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s signature.

Heads up for road closures and parking restrictions in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.

Road closures are underway for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K. Closures began Friday, and some will continue until 6 p.m. Saturday.

“All Road closures are in effect until further notice,” D.C. police said Saturday. “Use caution and follow Police directions.”

Here’s the full list of closures from the Metropolitan Police Department.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K road closures

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026, to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026:

• Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW
• Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW
• 4th Street from Madison Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• 6th Street from Indiana Avenue to Constitution Avenue, NW

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic from 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026:

• Constitution Avenue from 9th Street to 15th Street, NW

The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 06:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:

• Constitution Avenue from 15th Street 23rd Street, NW
• 10th Street from Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• 12th Street from Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• 14th Street from Constitution Avenue to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
• Virginia Avenue from 18th Street to 19th Street, NW
• 18th Street from Constitution Avenue to E Street, NW
• 1800 block of C Street, NW
• E Street from 18th Street to 19th Street, NW
• 19th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
• 27th Street from Virginia Avenue to Whitehurst Freeway, NW
• I Street from 27th Street to Virginia Avenue, NW
• Calvert Street from 24th Street to Columbia Road, NW
• Adams Mill Road from 18th Street to Calvert Street, NW
• Columbia Road from 18th Street to 16th Street, NW
• Harvard Street from 16th Street to 5th Street, NW
• 5th Street from Harvard Street to Bryant Street, NW
• Bryant Street from 4th Street to North Capitol Street, NW
• North Capitol Street from Bryant Street to K Street, NW
• K Street from North Capitol Street to 5th Street, NW
• 4th Street from K Street to E Street, NW
• E Street from 4th Street to 6th Street, NW
• 6th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW