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The strong storm system is poised to impact the region starting Sunday and will bring periods of heavy rain, strong winds, and a dramatic temperature drop, according to the National Weather Service.
The effects of the storm system are expected to linger through Monday.
Rain and thunderstorms are predicted through Sunday afternoon, with the potential for localized minor flooding due to moderate to heavy rainfall.
High winds will develop this afternoon and evening, persisting through Monday. The strongest winds, with sustained speeds of 25 to 40 mph and gusts of 50 to 60 mph, are expected between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday. Gusts near 40-50 mph are possible late into Monday.
Temperatures will rise to very mild levels by this afternoon before plummeting, with wind chills falling into the teens.
The National Weather Service advises residents to remain alert for downed trees and power lines, and to be prepared for potential power outages through Sunday night.
The wind chill early Monday is forecast to be near 14 degrees, and a wind chill in the single digits expected Tuesday morning.
Looking ahead, there is a chance of a snowstorm late Wednesday into Thursday. However, the National Weather Service notes significant uncertainty remains regarding the storm’s track and potential snowfall amounts.
Below is the forecast from the National Weather Service:
Sunday night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.
Washington’s Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
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