Nor’easter brings stormy weather, heavy winds to DC region
Rain and strong winds remain in the D.C. area on Monday as a nor’easter that brought stormy conditions during the weekend exits the mid-Atlantic region. Related stories DC region under storm alert due to nor’easter storm bringing steady rain, heavy winds Nor’easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to US East Coast New Jersey declares emergency as nor’easter approaches, while Alaska flooding carries away homes It will be a cloudy, breezy and cool day with showers coming during the afternoon and evening hours. The coastal storm continues to spin offshore, bringing an overcast of gray skies and northerly winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts of up to 25 mph, with a half inch of rainfall or less expected. The highest rainfalls will be found east of Interstate 95. Temperatures will range from low to mid-60s throughout the day, but fall into the 50s at night. Those attending the Washington Commanders-Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, should have a warm rain jackets to handle the conditions, said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan. The conditions mirror what happened Sunday, as Ocean City, Maryland, received an inch of rainfall with winds gusting 50 mph at the beaches. Lesser rainfall totals occurred in the D.C. metro area, but wind gusts rose to 37 mph. Tuesday will begin with some lingering showers and breezy conditions, but the wind and the cool will diminish as the day progresses, rising to nearly 70 degrees. Clouds will decrease and some sun may appear in the afternoon. The weather will be better on Wednesday and Thursday as sunshine will be coming to the region. Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at 103.5 FM or 107.7 FM. Current traffic conditions Weather forecast Closings and Delays Sign up for WTOP email alerts Get custom alerts with the WTOP app for Apple and Android phones FORECAST MONDAY Cloudy, breezy, PM showers Highs: 60-65 Winds: North 10-15, Gusts 25+ mph Gray skies and cool highs are expected once again, as a coastal storm continues to spin offshore. Northerly winds will gust to 25 mph with showers developing this afternoon and evening. Rainfall totals will mainly be .20″ or less. Outside of any precipitation, it will be cloudy, breezy, and cool with temperatures falling into the 50s. MONDAY NIGHT Scattered showers Lows: 50s Winds: North 10-15 mph Scattered showers will dot radar during the overnight hours with breezy winds and temperatures in the 50s. TUESDAY Mostly cloudy, breezy Highs: Low 70s Winds: North 5-15, Gusts 20 mph Overcast skies in the morning will give way to a few peeks of late day sun, as the coastal low pulls farther out to sea. Northerly breezes will ease, as the day progresses with warmer, more seasonable, highs around 70 degrees. WEDNESDAY Mostly sunny, breezy Highs: 72-76 Winds: Northwest 10-15+ mph Beautiful October weather is expected midweek with sunshine, warm highs in the 70s, and refreshing breezes with low humidity. THURSDAY Mostly sunny Highs: 63-67 Winds: Northwest 10-15+ mph Cooler sunshine is in store Thursday with highs in the 60s. It will be a beautiful autumn day followed by a cold night. Frost is possible by Friday morning outside of the Capital Beltway. The National Weather Service may issue Frost Alerts, so stay tuned. Power outages Current conditions Source
