Washington starts Wednesday with clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s, offering a quieter opening after recent storm activity. The calmer stretch will last through most of the day, but the forecast turns stormier again by Thursday.
Mostly Dry And Partly Sunny Wednesday
Temperatures will climb to about 88 degrees Wednesday afternoon under partly sunny skies, with northwest winds between 3 and 7 mph. The chance of rain is only around 10%, although a stray shower or thunderstorm cannot be completely ruled out.
The National Weather Service expects a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night, mainly between 9 and 10 p.m. Skies will turn partly cloudy, with an overnight low near 72 degrees.
Storm Chances Build Thursday And Friday
Thursday will be mostly sunny at first, with highs near 90 degrees and a chance of showers developing between 2 and 5 p.m. The rain chance increases later in the day as thunderstorms become more likely.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday night, with a 60% chance of precipitation and a low around 73 degrees. Friday brings another unsettled day, with storms likely during the morning and early afternoon before tapering to a chance of rain later.
Sunny Saturday Before Another Storm Chance
Saturday looks like the week’s best outdoor window, with sunny skies, lighter northeast winds and a high near 87 degrees. The overnight low will fall to about 69 degrees, though a few showers could develop after 2 a.m.
Showers and thunderstorms return as possibilities Sunday afternoon and evening, with a high near 89 degrees and a 40% rain chance. Monday could bring another round of storms before conditions turn drier and sunnier Tuesday, when the high is expected to reach about 87 degrees.
