Washington, D.C., is starting Friday under morning fog and low ceilings, but the day will quickly turn warmer and more volatile. Skies are expected to clear enough for mostly sunny conditions, with temperatures climbing to about 83 degrees before showers and thunderstorms arrive late in the afternoon.
Fog Gives Way To An Unseasonably Warm Afternoon
Patchy fog should linger into Friday morning before conditions improve. Winds from the southwest will help push temperatures higher, with highs expected in the 80s by afternoon.
The National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington office expects the strongest storm activity along a cold front moving through the region from late Friday afternoon into the evening. The primary concern is damaging wind, though a brief tornado cannot be ruled out in parts of the broader forecast area, according to the National Weather Service.
Storms Arrive Before A Sharp Temperature Drop
Thunderstorms are forecast Friday, with showers and storms expected Friday night, when winds will shift to the northwest behind the front.
Saturday will feel like a different season, with a chance of early rain showers followed by mostly sunny skies and a high near 55. Northwesterly winds could gust to 29 mph, making the day feel brisk for outdoor plans and potentially rough for high-profile decorations or unsecured items.
Sunny, Chilly Weekend Leads Into A Drier Week
Saturday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 38 degrees in the District. Sunday looks sunny with a high near 57, followed by a dry, benign pattern Monday through Thursday, when highs are expected to range from 60 to 66 degrees.
For Friday, the main planning issue is timing: light layers and sunglasses may make sense early and midday, but anyone staying out into the evening should be prepared for thunderstorms, a fast wind shift and a much cooler night.
