DC weather: Mostly sunny Thursday with highs in the upper 80s; showers and storms possible Friday
DC weather: Mostly sunny Thursday with highs in the upper 80s
Mostly sunny Thursday across the Washington, D.C. region, with highs in the upper 80s.
WASHINGTON - Mostly sunny Thursday with highs in the upper 80s across the Washington, D.C., region, ahead of showers and a possible thunderstorm expected Friday afternoon.
Thursday starts partly sunny before becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 87 degrees and light morning wind. Clouds increase tonight, with a low around 69.
What we know:
Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder are possible Friday afternoon into the evening. Showers and a possible thunderstorm are likely after 2 p.m., with highs near 90 degrees. Rainfall could reach a quarter‑inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms.
Some showers may linger into Friday night. Rain is expected to continue into Saturday, beginning late morning and tapering off by evening.
Sunday turns dry again, with highs returning to the mid‑80s.
Heat builds early next week as a heat dome develops, pushing temperatures back into the 90s and driving heat indexes toward the 100s heading into the Fourth of July holiday. Highs could reach the upper 90s by Wednesday.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.