Region Braces for High Winds and Possible Power Outages.

A high wind warning is in effect until midnight for the Washington DC region, with gusts up to 60 mph possible. Downed trees and power outages are likely, especially in areas under the warning. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to exit the area before 10 p.m., but the threat of damaging wind gusts will persist until they pass to the east. Eastern areas may experience stronger storms, with a higher chance of severe storms, including damaging wind gusts, tornadoes, and hail up to quarter-size. Sunday will be sunny and breezy, with high temperatures in the mid-50s and some areas reaching 60 degrees.