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Last updated on March 18, 2024 at 4:17 p.m.
Steve Rudin, 7News First Alert Meteorologist
MONDAY NIGHT:
Mainly clear
Temperatures: 50s to 40s
Winds: Northwest 10-20, Gusts to 25 mph
Mainly clear skies this evening won’t amount to much as temperatures fall though the 40s. Gusts to 25 mph will add an extra chill to the air.
OVERNIGHT:
Mainly clear
Lows: 32-38
Winds: Northwest 10-15, Gusts 20 mph
Plan for a cold and clear night, with a few suburban neighborhoods dipping to near-freezing temperatures. Downtown areas will remain above freezing, keeping the peak bloom at its best for the cherry blossoms. Winds will remain brisk will feels like readings in the 20s and 30s.
TUESDAY:
Partly cloudy
Highs: 50-55
Winds: Northwest 10-15, Gusts 25+ mph
Spring will kick off with a refreshing and windy vibe, as the temperatures will be slightly cooler than usual. The spring (vernal) equinox, which happens at 11:06 p.m., marks the moment when the sun aligns directly above the equator. This alignment grants us approximately 12 hours of both daylight and darkness. As we move towards the summer solstice in late June, daylight hours will continue to grow longer.
WEDNESDAY:
Partly cloudy
Highs: 58-63
Winds: West 10-20 mph, Gusts 25-30 mph
Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week with highs just around 60 degrees. A dry cold front will approach from the west is set to bring increasing our winds during the afternoon and evening. This will allow for another shot of cooler than average temperatures to round out the week.
THURSDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: Near 50 degrees
Winds: Northwest 5-15 mph, Gusts 25 mph
Thursday will be the coolest day of the week with highs only around 50 degrees. It will feel colder when you factor in a brisk northwesterly breeze. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected both Thursday and Friday mornings for many locals around the DMV.
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