4 things to know about the weather:
- Unsettled pattern through the weekend
- No washouts
- Temperatures stay seasonable
- Improving weather by Monday
Periods of showers and thunderstorms will affect the D.C. metro area from Friday through Saturday. Sunday looks drier for most of the day.
While there will be dry periods each day, scattered showers and thunderstorms may develop, especially Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
Afternoon highs will generally range from the low to mid-80s through Monday with mild overnight temperatures near 70°.
Drier air arrives late Sunday, bringing more sunshine, lower humidity, and pleasant conditions to start the new week.
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QuickCast
FRIDAY
AM Scattered Showers then drier and mostly cloudy
Mostly cloudy skies
Showers likely, especially during the morning
A few breaks of sunshine possible during the afternoon
Humidity remains moderate
No severe weather expected
Light northeast breeze
Wind: NNE 5 to 10 mph
High Temperature: 81°-84°
FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy skies
A slight chance of a late-night shower
Mild overnight conditions
Patchy fog possible in sheltered areas
Wind: E 3 to 5 mph
Low Temperature: 67°-70°
SATURDAY
Warm and Unsettled
Mostly cloudy skies
Humid
Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon
Some storms may produce brief heavy rainfall
Dry periods in between showers
Outdoor plans may require adjustments
Wind: SE 5 to 10 mph
High Temperature: 82°-85°
SATURDAY NIGHT
Cloudy and humid
Showers and thunderstorms likely
Periods of moderate rainfall possible
Locally heavy downpours cannot be ruled out
Wind: SE 5 mph
Low Temperature: 69°-72°
SUNDAY
Showers Early, Improving Later in the morning
Morning showers likely
Gradual clearing during the afternoon
Warmer temperatures return
Humidity slowly decreases late day
Improving outdoor conditions by evening
Wind: SW 5 to 10 mph
High Temperature: 85°-88°
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear skies
Comfortable overnight conditions
Lower humidity arrives
Dry weather returns region-wide
Wind: Light and variable
Low Temperature: 68°-71°
MONDAY
Pleasant and Less Humid
Mostly sunny skies
Comfortable
Wind: N to NE 5 to 10 mph
High Temperature: 82°-85°
MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy skies
Cool and comfortable
Light winds
Dry weather continues
Wind: Light and variable
Low Temperature: 62°-65°