Washington D.C. residents are facing a string of damp days ahead. A series of weather forecasts predict persistent showers and thunderstorms, likely to put outdoor plans on hold. Today, the skies will bring showers and possibly a thunderstorm in the late morning, with conditions expected to linger past noon. The chance of precipitation stands at 70%, and residents can expect modest wind gusts reaching up to 20 mph. Notably, additional rainfall could measure between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with thunderstorms potentially bringing higher amounts, according to the National Weather Service.
As the evening rolls in, thunderstorms are predicted to continue until the early hours of the morning, maintaining a 60% chance of precipitation. Calm winds will follow after midnight as temperatures dip to a low around 67. The unsettled weather is set to continue into the weekend, with Friday offering only a brief respite in the form of partly sunny skies and a high near 82 degrees before showers possibly return late at night.
The outlook for Saturday is similarly soggy, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible by late after, casting a cloud over the weekend plans. The high is predicted to be around 77 degrees, accompanied by a light easterly breeze. A similar pattern persists into Sunday, with a 50% chance of rain and a high near 74 degrees, suggesting that the stretch of unsettled weather is reluctant to relent.
In the midst of this wet spell, the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region. This includes the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, the Tidal Potomac River, and areas along the I-95 corridor stretching through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. While no additional hazards are expected beyond today's forecast, the service urges mariners to stay alert as Special Marine Warnings may need to be declared into tonight's weather events. The rest of the week is not expected to bring forward any more hazardous conditions.
To stay updated on weather conditions and advisories, residents and visitors can visit the National Weather Service's Washington D.C. page.
