Tuesday, March 10, 2026, started off feeling more like a soft spring morning than early March in Washington, D.C., with temperatures in the 50s at daybreak and a forecast high near 80°F this afternoon. The early taste of warmth will not last long, though, as a strong cold front arriving Wednesday is set to flip the script and bring a shot at thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Wednesday Severe Threat
Late Wednesday afternoon and evening (Wednesday, March 11, 2026) is the window to watch, with forecasters flagging the potential for damaging straight-line winds, large hail and a few isolated tornadoes. The cold front is expected to sweep through late Wednesday night into early Thursday (March 12, 2026), dragging in much colder air and producing a sharp…..