Temperature Could Top 70 on Tuesday

Spring arrived in Ocean City about three weeks ago disguised as winter. But Tuesday could bring some long-awaited warmth: 2013's first 70-degree day.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for a high temperature of 74 degrees on Tuesday and a high of 76 degrees on Wednesday. Both days are expected to be sunny with light west winds.

NBC40 meteorologist Dan Skeldon is not quite as optimistic for the islands. He predicts the temperature "could" top 70 on Tuesday before the wind shifts to an afternoon sea breeze.

Friday includes the only blemish in the week's forecast — with showers likely and a high temperature of 60. The sun returns for the Doo Dah Parade on Saturday.

The ocean water temperature is 46 degrees, and low tide on the ocean side of the island will be 1:37 p.m. on Tuesday.

Tuesday and Wednesday's offshore winds will keep the surf minimal.