The windy weather that whipped through the D.C. area during the weekend — leaving behind debris on roads and downed power lines — is expected to continue Monday morning. Here’s what you need to know.
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for the D.C. region through 5 p.m. Monday following Sunday’s blustery weather. According to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff, the highest winds will come Monday afternoon, but the gusts will slow down by sunset.
“There could be sustained winds anywhere from 25 to 30 mph in parts of the area as a strong storm system out to the north and east is bringing in the gusty winds,” 7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans told WTOP.
Since the storm began blowing through the area, strong winds have knocked down trees and caused power outages for thousands around the region. As of 5 a.m. Monday, Dominion Energy says over 2,100 customers are without power in Northern Virginia, with most of them located in Fairfax County. Crews are working on repairs.
On Sunday, wind gusts sparked flight delays averaging two hours at Dulles International Airport, a wind restriction for drivers along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and brought reported snow squalls to the D.C. area.
Thankfully, this brush with whipping winds isn’t expected to last for too much longer.
Damaging winds will continue to be possible through the day today before subsiding later tonight. Mostly sunny skies are expected with highs in the 40s for the mountains with 50s across the lower elevations. pic.twitter.com/hHvkQDmDcu
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) March 11, 2024
After we make it through Monday, temperatures are expected to rise, with highs reaching the mid-60s to low 70s before a chance for less mild weather reenters the forecast.
“Plenty of sunshine with low to mid-70s for the day on Wednesday and Thursday,” van de Graaff said. “We are going to keep it warm into the end of the week as well, bringing back some shower chances on Friday.”
Forecast
MONDAY: WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 5 p.m. Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the low to mid-50s. Winds: Northwest 15-25 mph, with gusts of 40-55 mph.
MONDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear and chilly. Lows in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Winds: West 5-10 mph
TUESDAY: Sunny, lighter winds and low humidity. Highs in the mid-60s to 70. Winds: West 10-15 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and mild. Highs in the mid-60s to low-70s. Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph.
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