DC Forecast: Warmer Friday before rain moves into the District

Friday is noticeably warmer than Thursday as we head close to 50 degrees by mid-afternoon.

The evening commute should primarily be dry although a few scattered showers can't be ruled out after sunset.

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The bulk of the rain arrives later Friday night and may be moderate at times overnight into the first half of Saturday.

Overnight temperatures remain mild in the-40s. Right now it looks like many places could pick up 1/2 to 1 inch of rain before the sun returns on a mild Saturday afternoon.

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