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DC’s Mixed Bag of Sun, Showers and Thunderstorms in Weekly Forecast

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Published on May 06, 2025
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Residents of DC can expect a mix of sun, clouds, and scattered showers for the start of the week. According to the National Weather Service, today will see scattered showers, and thunderstorms might develop post-1pm, despite the sun peeking through cloudy skies. The high is anticipated to reach around 76 degrees, and while the morning may start with a light southern breeze, winds are expected to pick up, possibly gusting as high as 18 mph.

Tonight's outlook includes isolated showers before 8 p.m. followed by more scattered showers after 11 p.m. With mostly cloudy conditions, the temperature is expected to drop to a low around 58. The wind will remain light, and variable, and the chance of rain stands at about 30%.

Wednesday looks promising with mostly sunny skies forecasted and a high nearing a comfortable 78 degrees. The National Weather Service reports light winds will become westerly at 5 to 9 mph by the morning. Wednesday evening will see clouds move in, but the calm winds will keep the night air at a mild 58 degrees.

As the week progresses, weather conditions seem to become more eventful. Thursday threatens showers and potential thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with a 70% chance of precipitation. Although thunderstorms are on the cards for that night too, Friday morning showers might precede a mostly sunny day with highs around 66. Heading into the weekend, DC residents can anticipate clearer skies, as nights remain partially clouded, with temperatures ranging in the mid-50s, and days warming to the sunny high 70s.