The National Weather Service in Washington, D.C. reports a high likelihood of wet weather in the coming days, with a calm wind turning south and precipitation chances increasing this evening to 80%. The latest forecast describes today's weather as partly sunny with a potential for showers post 2 pm and an expected high near 80, while the evening brings a higher probability of showers and potential thunderstorms after 8 pm, the temperature dropping to a low around 57.
Friday’s outlook is no less dour, with showers and possible thunderstorms before 2 pm and post 2 pm the clouds could still loom with a 70% chance of precipitation all the while the northwest wind blows at a mild 5 to 9 mph, as for the downpour, it is anticipated between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except in thunderstorms where it could be more. According to the National Weather Service, the chance of precipitation dips to 30% by Friday night, with a chance of early showers before 8 pm, leading into a partly cloudy but manageable evening with lows around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
The weekend, however, brings reprieve with Saturday heralding mostly sunny skies and a high of around 72 degrees, backed by a northwest wind blowing at a moderate 9 to 11 mph, the nighttime will mirror this moderate mood, partly cloudy but remaining amiable with an accompanying low of about 54 degrees.
As Sunday and the new week emerge, so does the clear sky with mostly sunny conditions and highs climbing back to a comfortable zone near 77, by nightfall the mercury slides to 57 offering an agreeable breathe from the rain's relentlessness; the tranquility spills over to Monday, where partly sunny observations make an appearance as we see a high nearing 76 but by nightfall, the rains could tease once more, ushering in a 40% chance of showers after 8 pm predecessors to a likely wet Tuesday, showers expected to be a persistent companion throughout the day and night with chances rated at 60% and Wednesday follows suit with a high chance of showers, according to the NWS forecast, and potentially reaching up to 80 degrees in heat.
