Washington is starting Friday with mostly clear skies and temperatures around 79 degrees, but the relatively calm morning will give way to a muggy afternoon with showers and thunderstorms possible. The high should reach about 88 degrees across the District.
Showers And Storms Arrive Friday Afternoon
A few showers could develop before 2 p.m., with the storm chance increasing from midafternoon into the evening. The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington says areas south and west of the Potomac have the best odds for thunderstorms, while a passing shower remains possible elsewhere; new rainfall should generally stay below a tenth of an inch, according to the National Weather Service.
Winds will stay light, generally from the northeast at around 5 mph. Friday night remains mostly cloudy, with a low near 72 and a 50% chance of showers or thunderstorms before the activity gradually tapers off.
Saturday Offers A Better Outdoor Window
Saturday looks like the weekend's friendlier day for outdoor plans, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 89 degrees. A light northeast wind should keep conditions manageable, though clouds will increase Saturday night and a 30% chance of showers arrives after 2 a.m.
Sunday Brings The Week's Biggest Storm Concern
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday, with a high near 88 and a 70% chance of precipitation. Forecasters say severe thunderstorms are possible, with damaging winds the main concern and an isolated tornado threat not ruled out, particularly west of the Blue Ridge, as outlined in the NWS forecast discussion.
The District has no watches, warnings or advisories posted at this time, but Sunday plans should remain flexible. Anyone heading to a park, patio or outdoor event should have a sturdy indoor option ready and move inside immediately if thunder is heard.
Drier Air Arrives Tuesday
Monday stays hot near 91 degrees with mostly sunny skies and only a slight chance of an afternoon storm. The pattern turns quieter Tuesday and Wednesday, when sunny skies and highs near 88 and 90 are expected, before another chance of showers and thunderstorms returns Thursday with a high near 92.
