Other than the wind, Wednesday should be one of the mildest days in recent memory with highs reaching around 51 degrees under mostly sunny skies, the weather service said. The evening should remain clear with a low near 27 and west wind 7 to 16 mph, gusting up to 36 mph.

Wind Advisory in effect for much of the D.C. region until 6 p.m. West winds 20-30 mph, gusts up to 50 mph; potential for damage. High Wind Warning in place for some areas west where gusts could reach up to 60 mph.