Get ready for a beautiful Memorial Day weekend! The National Weather Service says we’re in for mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures in the low to mid-70s.
Friday starts us off with some clouds mixed with sun and a high around 69°F. Expect west winds between 7 to 13 mph, possibly gusting up to 25 mph.
The weekend proper looks even better. Saturday brings full sunshine and a high near 71°F, while Sunday keeps the good weather coming with mostly sunny skies and a high of 73°F.
Monday – Memorial Day itself – shapes up to be the warmest, with plenty of sun and temperatures climbing to about 75°F.
Nights stay comfortable too, with lows between 50°F and 56°F throughout the weekend.
There’s a small chance (20%) of showers Sunday night, but otherwise, we’re looking at a dry stretch.
The wind calms down a bit after Friday, but Saturday might still see some gusts up to 23 mph.
Looking for something to do in Alexandria this weekend? Check out our weekend roundup here –Alexandria’s Memorial Day Weekend: Your guide to events, entertainment, and observances.
National Weather Service Forecast
As of 7:52 a.m. on Friday (May 23).
TodayPartly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.TonightPartly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.SaturdaySunny, with a high near 71. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.Saturday NightMostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.Sunday NightA slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Memorial DayMostly sunny, with a high near 75.Monday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
