DC Area Braces for Evening Storms: What to Expect

The DC region is preparing for a dynamic weather shift as a strong cold front approaches. Thursday will see temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 70s with a mix of sun and clouds before the arrival of rain and storm chances in the evening. According to meteorologists, isolated showers or storms could pop up in the afternoon, but the bulk of the wet weather is forecast to arrive after 6 p.m. One or two storms could produce damaging winds and maybe some heavy rain that could lead to some localized flooding.

Overnight, showers will continue, but the storms should taper off with the occasional rumble of thunder. Temperatures will drop into the 50s to lower 60s. Those cool temperatures stick around Friday, with highs in the low 60s and more rain in the forecast. The D.C. region is forecast to see between a half inch and an inch of rainfall by Friday night.

The weekend is expected to stay pretty dry with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will start in the 40s Saturday morning but warm up to 75 degrees by the afternoon. Mother’s Day on Sunday will be similar with a cool start and highs in the low 80s for Sunday afternoon. Sunny skies, light winds, and low humidity are in store.

The bulk of the wet weather is expected to arrive after 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Damaging winds, heavy rain, and localized flooding are possible.

The showers and storms are expected to wrap up by Friday at 6 p.m., leading to a dry and pleasant weekend.

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