Washington gets one more mild day before the weather takes a rough turn. Saturday is mostly cloudy, with temperatures expected to climb into the low 70s. Rain arrives late Saturday night, setting up a wet and potentially stormy Sunday.
Saturday Starts Quiet, Then Rain Moves In
Saturday’s high should reach about 72 degrees, with light east winds increasing through the afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, rain moves into the region this evening into tonight. Saturday night is expected to be breezy.
The forecast is wetter and more consequential than the earlier outlook in Hoodline’s Friday forecast, with higher projected rain totals and a clearer severe-weather concern for Sunday.
Sunday Could Bring Heavy Rain And Severe Storms
Sunday is expected to be cloudy and rainy all day, with a high near 70 and a 100% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service forecast calls for 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible; east winds could gust to around 29 mph.
Showers may turn into thunderstorms after 5 p.m., and forecasters warn that damaging wind gusts and tornadoes are possible, particularly east of the Blue Ridge. No watches or warnings are listed for the District in the current report, but the combination of heavy rain, gusty winds and reduced visibility could complicate driving and outdoor plans.
Monday Improves Before A Warm Tuesday
Columbus Day should have showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 p.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 73. Tuesday brings a sunny jump to around 80 degrees, while Wednesday stays bright and cooler near 71.
The second half of the week trends cooler, with Thursday mostly sunny and a high near 67 degrees. A late-week system could bring rain, so the forecast’s brief summerlike rebound may not last long.
Saturday Is The Better Outdoor Window
Saturday afternoon offers the clearest window for errands, events and time outside before the rain begins. Anyone with Sunday plans should keep an eye on updated forecasts, avoid driving through flooded roadways and move indoors quickly if thunderstorms develop.
