Washington D.C. residents should prepare to see up to one foot of water inundating the city’s low-lying areas as a Coastal Flood Advisory remains firmly in effect until this afternoon. The National Weather Service warns of tidal flooding along the District's shoreline, potentially impacting the area around Ohio Drive and the Hains Point Loop Road, as well as the Tidal Basin. According to the advisory, the high tide expected to occur at 10:51 AM could bring tides one to one and a half feet above the normal levels.

City officials urge the public to exercise caution, suggesting that extra time might be necessary for travel since some roads could be to temporarily close. "Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth," the National Weather Service cautions in a statement, highlighting the importance of taking protective measures for flood-prone property. This comes as the capital faces scattered showers and cloudy skies today, with a high near 61 degrees under a light southbound breeze.

The forecast for the following days suggests a meteorological upturn, with the National Weather Service predicting mostly sunny conditions and highs soaring to near 90 degrees by Monday. Yet the respite may be brief, with another bout of potential showers and thunderstorms in the forecast for Tuesday afternoon, reminding residents of the capricious spring weather in the capital.

As the District braces for the current flood advisory to pass, local agencies stand ready to respond to any issues stemming from the high tide, emphasizing the need to safeguard against flooding. "Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property," the advisory reiterates, pointing out the transient nature of such weather events but also their capability to swiftly disrupt daily life. The uneasy truce with nature's elements, one would reckon, is as unpredictable as the tide itself.