DC weather: Hot, humid Friday with severe thunderstorm threat; isolated weekend storms possible
DC weather: Hot, humid Friday with severe thunderstorm threat
A hot and humid Friday across the Washington, D.C., region, with highs rising into low 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits.
WASHINGTON - A hot and humid Friday across the Washington, D.C., region, with highs rising into low 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits.
FOX 5’s Cesar Cornejo says Friday’s heat and humidity could help trigger afternoon and evening showers, with a few thunderstorms possible. There is a slight risk for isolated wind damage along the I‑95 corridor through Maryland, northern Virginia and D.C.
Saturday will be hot and humid again with scattered afternoon showers. Sunday is expected to be mostly dry, though a few isolated showers may develop. Humidity will linger through the weekend.
Temperatures stay in the low to mid‑90s through the seven‑day forecast, with upper 90s possible early next week.
Weather Timeline
2–4 p.m.
- Partly sunny, hot near 93. A few early showers possible.
After 4 p.m.
- Showers and thunderstorms likely; some could be severe.
6–8 p.m.
- Storms continue, locally heavy rain possible.
8–9 p.m.
- Thunderstorms taper; lingering showers.
After 9 p.m.
- Mostly cloudy, turning calm. Low around 74.
Overnight
- Light rain pockets possible; most areas dry.
DC weather: Hot, humid Friday with severe thunderstorm threat
A hot and humid Friday is ahead for the Washington, D.C., region, with highs in the 90s and heat index values in the triple digits. Severe thunderstorms are possible later in the day, and isolated storms may develop over the weekend.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.