Washington D.C. residents should prepare for a stormy evening, as the National Weather Service predicts showers and thunderstorms starting after 5 pm. The high will be around 82°F with southwest winds gusting up to 31 mph, and a 60% chance of rain, with rainfall amounts expected to be between a quarter and half an inch.
According to the National Weather Service, the storms are expected to intensify in the evening, with a 90% chance of more showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 am. After that, scattered showers will continue until 2 am, with an overnight low of around 44°F and winds shifting to northwest with gusts up to 26 mph. Additional rainfall could total between three-quarters and one inch.
Tuesday will be sunnier, with a high around 60°F and northwest winds at 11 to 15 mph. By Wednesday, partly sunny skies are expected with a high near 61°F, and a slight chance of showers after 2 am. Thursday will bring cloudier skies and a high near 82°F, with a 50% chance of rain by Thursday night.
The forecast for Friday and Saturday includes a 50% to 60% chance of showers, with highs ranging from 67°F to 81°F. By Sunday, there's a 60% chance of showers with a high near 70°F.
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook, warning of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with the primary threat being damaging winds, though large hail and a tornado are possible.
