Spring arrives early as Mother Nature blesses DC with ‘shorts and T-shirt' weather

It appears spring has arrived early in the District as we'll get to celebrate some "shorts and T-Shirt" weather.

Washingtonians will have reason to celebrate Thursday and Friday as temperatures reach the low 70s.

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Skies will be cloudy and some areas could see rain showers or the possibility of thunder Friday afternoon.

The welcomed spring weather will start to make its way out soon though, as temperatures will work themselves into the 40s and 50s this weekend.

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