Wind is rustling the trees outside windows in our area this morning.
The counties to the west of Prince William and Stafford remain under a high wind warning and can expect gusts up to 60 mph today. In our area, forecasters said we will see winds about 28 mph. The winds will diminish to about 17 mph this afternoon.
Sunshine will rule the day today but temperatures are only expected to climb into the mid 40s. It’ll be cold tonight with clear skies and a low of 26 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Expect still sunny skies on Sunday with temperatures in the mid 40s. It’ll be cold and calm Sunday night with a low of 32 degrees.
Showers roll into our area on Christmas Eve mainly after 1 p.m. Temperatures will hover in the mid 40s. That night showers clear out before 1 a.m., and less than tenth of an inch of rain is expected, according to the weather service.
Christmas Day will bring partly sunny skies with a high near 48 degrees.