Memorial Day weekend to be sunny — with a chance of 25 mph wind gusts

After days of rainy and cloudy weather the long Memorial Day weekend will be dry and filled with sunshine with just a touch of clouds here and there Saturday will kick off with cooler temperatures in the upper s to middle s with a side of gusty winds tracking in at mph But don t let those chilly temperature readings ruin any plans News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin mentioned temperatures are forecast to climb into the low s before the day is out By Sunday people across the region will get a bit of a break from the breezy weather according to Rudin who stated a reassured and less breezy afternoon is anticipated For Memorial Day Monday temperatures are going to be the warmest of all three days rising into the mid s It s best to make the preponderance of the rain-free weekend while you have the chance though Forecasts issued by the National Weather Facility suggest showers are likely to strike again in the District next week Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at FM or 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 SATURDAY Partly cloudy breezy Highs - Winds Northwest - Gusts to mph Northwesterly winds this afternoon are set to gust to around mph Overall it will be a nice day under a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the s Farther west temps may not get out of the s SATURDAY NIGHT Mainly clear chilly Lows - Winds Northwest - mph As winds ease this evening under mainly clear skies temperatures are set to drop to the s and lower s SUNDAY Partly cloudy Highs - Winds Northwest - mph Plan for a beautiful Sunday across the DMV with a gentle breeze and plenty of sun MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY Mostly to partly sunny Highs around Winds North - mph Outdoor Memorial Day programs are a firm with warm highs in the s and mostly to partly sunny skies Although clouds will increase later in the day any wet weather chances should hold off TUESDAY Mostly cloudy showers likely Highs near Winds Southeast - mph Unsettled weather returns Tuesday with added clouds and wet weather chances Scattered shower are likely to become more widespread by evening CURRENT CONDITIONS Source