The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a chilly weather warning for residents and visitors of the capital region. According to the NWS website, a freeze warning remains in effect until 8 AM EST this morning for various parts of the DMV area, including the District of Columbia, and counties like Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, Charles, Montgomery, and Howard in Maryland, as well as Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William, Fairfax, and Stafford in Virginia. Temperatures are expected to drop as low as 30 to 32 degrees.
Residents in these areas can anticipate possible impacts from the frosty conditions with potential damage to tender plants and outdoor plumbing. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing, states the NWS message. The advisory emphasizes the importance of taking steps now to protect plants and pipes from the adverse weather conditions.
The weather outlook for the region has been detailed by NWS, featuring increasing clouds with highs nearing 63 degrees today and gusty winds that could reach up to 26 mph. Showers are likely tonight, with a 70% chance of precipitation and new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. The weekend promises a mix of sun and clouds with the potential for rain on Sunday night. Veterans Day is expected to greet the area with sunny skies and a high near 47 degrees…