Washington D.C. residents should brace for a series of showers and potential thunderstorms over the coming days, as per the latest forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS). Today, the capital faces a high likelihood of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before the afternoon, with isolated showers followed by scattered thunderstorms later in the evening, according to a statement obtained by SFist from the National Weather Service website. The humidity lingers around 62%, and notwithstanding a high near 70 degrees, residents should expect to navigate through wet conditions with a 90% chance of precipitation and potential gusts reaching 25 mph.
As we head into the weekend, the forecast doesn't seem to readily clear up. Continued showers are likely tonight, with cloudy skies and a low around 55 degrees. Thunderstorms may produce an isolated damaging wind gust through 8 a.m. this morning, warns the National Weather Service, indicating that residents should remain cautious, particularly during morning commutes. Special Marine Warnings may also be necessary over the tidal waters. The dreary weather is expected to persist tomorrow, mainly before 8 a.m., with a 60% possibility of precipitation and mild southeast winds.
For those hoping to start their week with clearer skies, they might have to wait a little longer. Sunday will likely bring more showers and high temperatures peaking near 71 degrees. NWS forecasts a 100% chance of precipitation for Sunday night, with showers continuing into Monday morning. However, as the new week progresses, skies are set to brighten with partly cloudy conditions on Monday night, leading to full sunshine by Tuesday.
The weather outlook seems to largely stabilize by midweek, with temperatures ranging from highs in the mid-50s to low 60s and nighttime lows hovering just above freezing. Although sporadic showers might still occur, no hazardous weather is expected from tomorrow through Thursday, as specified in the Hazardous Weather Outlook provided by the National Weather Service.
