Washington, D.C., gets one more easy summer day Friday before the weekend turns decidedly wetter. Skies will stay mostly sunny, temperatures will rise from the mid-60s to a high near 84 degrees, and the biggest rain threat arrives Saturday.
Friday Stays Bright And Comfortable
Early Friday temperatures near 66 degrees at Reagan National will climb steadily through the afternoon. Northeast winds around 6 mph should keep conditions comfortable for commutes, errands and outdoor plans, with no rain expected during the day.
The quiet weather starts to fade late Friday night. According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms could develop after 2 a.m. Saturday, with a 50% chance of rain and overnight temperatures near 68 degrees.
Saturday Looks Like The Weekend Washout
Saturday brings the most unsettled weather of the forecast period, with showers and thunderstorms expected before 5 p.m. The high should reach only about 80 degrees under cloudy skies, while the chance of precipitation rises to 90% and rainfall totals could reach 1 to 2 inches.
Saturday night remains unsettled, with another chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low near 68 degrees. Anyone with outdoor plans should keep a backup option handy, and drivers should avoid standing water if downpours collect quickly on city streets.
Sunday Offers A Brief Reprieve
Sunday turns mostly sunny and warmer, with a high near 85 degrees. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returns after 2 p.m., but the daytime rain chance is only 20%, making Sunday the better bet for outdoor plans after Saturday's soggy stretch.
Drier Air Arrives Early Next Week
Monday and Tuesday look sunny, with highs around 84 and 82 degrees, respectively. Overnight lows will fall into the mid-60s, and lower humidity should make the start of next week feel noticeably less sticky.
Storm chances return late in the week, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms Wednesday and rain showers or thunderstorms possible Thursday. As of early Friday, no watches or warnings were listed for the District; a dense fog advisory was limited to portions of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia until 8 a.m.
