Rain went away early Saturday morning, but heavy winds are still plaguing the D.C. area. Here’s what you need to know.
Most of the rain has left the area, and a flood watch has been canceled for our area, leaving just gusty winds from Friday behind.
A wind advisory began at 7 a.m. with gusts anywhere from 40 to 50 mph. The advisory covers portions of central, north central and western Maryland, the District, plus northern and northwest Virginia. That advisory is likely to end by 4 p.m., with winds remaining calm through the rest of the weekend.
“With the combination of strong winds and falling temperatures, afternoon wind chill will make it feel like the 30s,” 7News meteorologist Steve Rudin said in his evening forecast.
Get the latest weather online and on the 8s at 103.5FM.
D.C.’s next storm is expected early-to-mid next week, bringing a wintry blast that the National Weather Service says could produce the D.C. area’s first big snowstorm. But, as 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan tells WTOP, you shouldn’t get your hopes up.
“At this point, there is still a chance for a few inches of snow, but I don’t want everybody to get so excited and think that we’re in for a big one Tuesday,” she said.
Full forecast
WIND ADVISORY 7 A.M. UNTIL 4 P.M. SATURDAY
SATURDAY: WIND ALERT
Falling temperatures, gusty winds
Highs: 50s
Winds: Southwest 20-30, Gusts 40-50 mph
SATURDAY NIGHT:
Mostly clear and cold
Lows: 30s
Winds: Southwest 10-15 mph
SUNDAY:
Mostly sunny and breezy
Highs: 40-45
Winds: Northwest 10-20, Gusts to 30 mph
MONDAY:
Overcast
Highs: Mid-30s
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
CURRENT CONDITIONS
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