The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has forecasted a mostly sunny day today, with temperatures rising up to a comfortable 82 degrees, according to the latest update. The calm wind is set to become north around 5 mph in the afternoon. However, the serene weather is not here to stay as the area is expecting a turn with chances of showers moving in over the weekend.
Tonight, residents can expect the cloud cover to increase, effectively bringing the temperatures down to a low around 66, with winds remaining calm, as reported by the National Weather Service. The shift in weather will begin to rapidly unfold come Saturday with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and potential thunderstorms looming in the forecast. The weather service advises that new rainfall could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch but warns that higher amounts are possible in the event of thunderstorms.
For Saturday night, the chance of precipitation remains at 60 percent, with showers and possible thunderstorms continuing to affect the area. The expected rainfall amounts are forecasted to be between a quarter and half an inch. Residents should remain prepared for wet conditions and be mindful of potential impacts on outdoor activities and travel.
The unpredictability of the weather moves well into next week, with a 30 to 40 percent chance of showers persisting through to Tuesday. Daytime highs are anticipated to hover in the mid-70s, while nighttime lows are predicted to stay consistently around the mid-60s. The outlook from the National Weather Service suggests to carry an umbrella handy as the week progresses, with skies expected to clear up by mid-week, where Wednesday is forecasted to be partly sunny with a high near 72.
