D.C.’s average high reached 60 degrees today, so while it was sunny and warmer, we still end up a smidgen below average for the day. The wall-to-wall sunshine is fleeting as clouds approach from the storm running through the central United States. Temperatures are fairly similar tomorrow, but we probably won’t see much sun.
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Through tonight: It’ll stay largely clear through the evening before mid- and high clouds increase quickly late at night. Lows range from around freezing in the coldest spots to perhaps near 40 in the downtown heat island.
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Tomorrow (Tuesday): Clouds are likely to be numerous throughout. Maybe we’ll luck into a nice sunrise or sunset? Highs end up in the mid-50s. Winds blow from the east around 5 to 10 mph.
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Pollen update: Tree pollen is low/moderate at 10.54 grains per cubic meter of air.
Coastal flooding: A “snapback event” is underway on the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac, according to the Weather Service.
Winds out of the North over the weekend sent water levels to about one foot below average Sunday. A turn in winds coming from the east returned it and then some. Today, tides are running about two feet above average.
In combination with the full moon, this leads to a heightened flood threat over the next few days.
Minor to moderate coastal flooding seems likely potentially as early as late tonight and particularly Tue night and Wed,” the Weather Service wrote. “Have issued additional Coastal Flood Watches for Annapolis and extended them in time for St. Mary’s County.”
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