D.C.-area forecast: Whipping winds today and tomorrow

Today (Sunday): Lingering early-morning clouds give way to partly sunny skies. There could be a few isolated afternoon rain showers, maybe even a show shower. The main story is the wind, sustained from the west-northwest around 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 to 50 mph. Temperatures that start in the upper 30s to low 40s early this morning manage only the mid-40s to near 50 and feel colder than that with the wind. Confidence: Medium-High

Tonight: Our first sunset of daylight saving time comes at 7:11 p.m. Still, there’s the chance of an isolated rain or snow shower during the evening. Windy conditions continue, with a sustained breeze near 20 mph and gusts to near 40 mph. Otherwise partly cloudy with lows in the low to mid-30s. Confidence: High

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Tomorrow (Monday): It’s a sunny start to the week, but it looks warmer than it actually is because of gusty winds near 40 mph at times. Daytime highs trend a little warmer, in the low to mid-50s. Confidence: Medium

Tomorrow night: Dry conditions hold tight with mostly clear skies. Temperatures drop toward lows in the mid- to upper 30s with a diminishing wind. Confidence: Medium-High

Turning warmer Tuesday with highs in the mid- to upper 60s and plenty of sunshine. Tuesday night lows hold up in the upper 30s to mid-40s under partly cloudy skies. Confidence: Medium

Wednesday looks mostly sunny again and even warmer, with highs heading for the upper 60s to low 70s. Remember our average for this time of year is in the low to mid-50s, so what a treat! Confidence: Medium