DC weekend weather: Gusty showers, a slight severe risk and a cool-down
DC Weather: Warm 80s return ahead of evening storms and a weekend chill
Temperatures across the D.C. region will climb into the low 80s today before an approaching cold front brings the threat of gusty, severe storms after 5 p.m. Enjoy any outdoor plans early this afternoon, because a major cooldown follows quickly behind, dropping weekend highs into the 50s with overnight lows dipping into the 30s outside the city. This broadcast also covers morning Beltway traffic delays and a look at the rare blue-ringed octopus newly arrived at Nova Wild Zoo.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The DC area is gearing up for a weather shift as a cold front moves in, bringing rain, a slight risk for severe storms, and much cooler temperatures just in time for the weekend.
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Here is what to expect across the DMV over the next few days.
Friday's forecast: Warm with evening storms Friday began with some early morning showers and fog, but sunshine is expected to emerge by midday. That sunshine will warm temperatures up to a high of 83 degrees.
The early afternoon will be the best time for outdoor plans. After 5 p.m., the slow-moving cold front will bring a chance for gusty showers and storms.
There is a slight risk for severe weather from DC northward through Philadelphia, with damaging wind gusts being the main concern. Because the front is moving slowly, some showers could linger overnight into early Saturday morning.
Friday storm (FOX Weather)
Saturday and Sunday: A taste of fall The weekend will feel completely different behind the cold front. Saturday and Sunday will be much cooler and breezy, with high temperatures in the mid-to-upper 50s.
Overnight into Saturday and Sunday morning, temperatures will drop significantly. Areas outside of the city could see low temperatures fall into the 30s.
According to FOX Weather, the cold front bringing severe storms to the Northeast on Friday will be followed by persistent rain and gusty winds through the weekend in the region.
Severe weather threat (FOX Weather)
What's next:
The fall-like air will stick around throughout next week. Expect overnight lows to consistently drop into the 40s. The cooler temperatures should help accelerate the changing of the autumn leaves across the region.
The Source: This article was written using information provided by the FOX Weather center and the National Weather Service.