Forecast: Tuesday: Sunny and very warm. Highs: 71 - 76. Winds: S 5 - 10. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows: 37 - 47. Winds: WNW 5. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs: 64 - 69. Winds: SSE 5 - 10.

NOAA began plans to lay off 10% of its current workforce, on top of the elimination of nearly all new employees last month.

Spurred by D.C.’s recent sunny, mild weather, the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms reached the first stage of development Tuesday.