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Warm and Unsettled Week Ahead for Washington D.C., NWS Forecasts Rain and Thunderstorms

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Published on May 11, 2025
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The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports that the current weather is mostly cloudy with a temperature of 58°F, humidity at 72%, calm winds, and a barometric pressure of 30.20 inches. Visibility extends up to 10 miles.

According to the National Weather Service, today, temperatures will rise to around 83°F with partly clearing skies. Winds will become westward at approximately 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, clouds will return with a low near 59°F. Winds will shift to the southeast and become light and variable after midnight.

On Monday, there is a 30% chance of showers after 2 p.m., under mostly cloudy skies. The high will be around 75°F with a south wind at 3 to 8 mph. Monday night brings a 90% chance of showers, mainly after 8 p.m., with expected rainfall between a quarter and half an inch.

Showers are likely to continue into Tuesday, with a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The high will be near 70°F. Southeast winds may gust up to 21 mph. Showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast to continue into the night, with a low around 64°F.

Wednesday includes a 90% chance of rain and potential thunderstorms, with a high in the mid-70s. The chance of showers and thunderstorms decreases to 60% by nighttime.

On Thursday, there is a 50% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The high will be near 80°F.

Friday’s forecast includes partly sunny skies with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high of 88°F. The same pattern continues into Friday night and Saturday, with a high near 85°F and a 40% chance of rain.