Washington D.C. residents should prepare for a wet weekend ahead as rain is forecasted to dampen the nation’s capital, according to the latest weather updates. The National Weather Service detailed that rain is likely to begin this afternoon, with the probability of precipitation sitting at 60%. Those planning to venture outside may want to carry an umbrella, as new precipitation amounts could be less than a tenth of an inch.
The dreary conditions are set to persist into the night, with the chance of rain before 9 pm and then again after 5 am. While temperatures will hover around a mild 46 degrees, the varied winds, moving from south at 5 to 7 mph to calm after midnight, might not do much to alleviate the dampness that characterizes such evenings.
Looking forward to the weekend, tomorrow is expected to experience a definite washout, with rain projected to start early in the morning. "Rain, mainly after 7am. High near 53. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%," reports the National Weather Service. Residents should plan for more than just drizzles, as new rainfall could measure between half to three-quarters of an inch.
The rain is anticipated to taper off by tomorrow night, though it's still likely before 1 am. The area will be engulfed in cloudy conditions, with temperatures dropping to a low around 42 degrees. These damp evenings signal the end of one season and the hesitant approach of another, as the northwest wind picks up at 3 to 7 mph. Yet, through this transition, the constant whisper of rainfall reminds us that while we may long for clearer skies, nature has its own agenda.
However, there is a glint of hope for those yearning for sunshine as Sunday might offer a respite from the rain with only a 20% chance of precipitation. The clouds are expected to part, allowing some sunny spells and a high near 47 degrees buoyed by a bracing west wind blowing at 9 to 16 mph, with possible gusts reaching as high as 28 mph. The clearest night seemingly awaits on Sunday with mostly clear conditions and a low around 30 degrees.
The new week promises a brighter start, with sunny skies on Monday and a high of around 44 degrees, followed by a mostly clear Monday night, with temperatures dipping slightly to around 31 degrees. Tuesday will continue the streak of pleasant weather with mostly sunny conditions, and a high nearing a comfortable 50 degrees.
