FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2023{/strong}

TODAY:{/strong}
Rain Likely, Cooler
Temperatures:{/strong} 50s
Winds: {/strong}Northeast 5-10 mph

TONIGHT:{/strong}
Scattered Showers
Lows:{/strong} 41-46
Winds: {/strong}East 5-10 mph

SATURDAY:{/strong}
Morning Rain, Late PM Clearing
Highs:{/strong} Low 60s
Winds: {/strong}Southeast 5-10 mph

Yesterday ended up being the warmest day of the year, so far, with a high of 84 degrees at DCA! Perfect weather for the cherry blossoms to reach peak bloom. Big changes are in store today, as our next weather maker moves in bringing rain and cooler temperatures. Early morning temperatures in the 60s will fall into the 50s and 40s throughout the day. Rain is likely on and off, so keep the umbrella on hand. Rainfall totals will average around a half inch with a few neighborhoods getting closer to .75".

Saturday brings more rain, mostly in the morning. The afternoon is trending drier and brighter with highs back into the low 60s. The National Cherry Blossom Kite Festival is now Sunday. Sunday is looking spectacular with full sunshine, highs in the upper 60s, and breezy northwest winds gusting to 25 mph. Next week will start off dry with highs near 60 degrees.

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