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

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April 13, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT
Flags blow in the wind at the Washington Monument earlier this month. (Brian Paeth/Flickr)
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* Wind advisory until 6 p.m. for western Loudoun County and locations west *

Today’s daily digit

A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.

7/10: Cool and windy. 60s in the afternoon sun isn’t too bad.

Express forecast

  • Today: Turning sunnier. Windy. Highs: Low to mid-60s.
  • Tonight: Mainly clear. Lighter winds. Lows: 42-48.
  • Tomorrow: Partly sunny. Highs: Mid-70s to around 80.

Forecast in detail

Today’s on the cool and windy side. That in mind, increasing sun and afternoon temperatures in the 60s is far from the worst springtime weather. Once we are past today, we have about six days of real warmth ahead. Highs should even flirt with 80 on a few occasions.

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 is a touch below average if so. 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

A look ahead

Mainly sunny to start the work week 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