WASHINGTON — Yellow Weather Alert Thursday and Friday for showers and storms. The heaviest downpours stay west of DC Thursday along and west of I 81. The remnants of Bertha will have little impact on the DMV. The atmosphere becomes more unstable Friday as a cold front approaches. Some strong to severe storms are possible Friday afternoon and evening.
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Quick Forecast:
Overnight: Mostly cloudy and muggy with scattered showers. Low: 69.
Thursday: Warm and humid with scattered showers and storms. High: 83.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm with strong to severe storms. High: 86.
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FORECAST DISCUSSION:
A late spring weather pattern holds in the DMV the rest of the week. We'll see highs from the upper 70s to mid-80s through to Saturday. However, moisture is on the increase. An area of low pressure will bring showers/storms in the DMV overnight into Thursday, with a second chance for strong to severe storms Friday with an approaching cold front. The heaviest activity Thursday will remain along and west of I 81. We'll be able to take walks and runs in between the showers Thursday.
Detailed Forecast:
Overnight: Mostly cloudy and muggy with some showers. Lows: 65 - 70. Winds: SE 10 - 15
Thursday: Warm and humid with scattered showers and storms. Some dry periods too. Highs: Low 80s. Winds: SE 10 - 15.
Friday: Mostly cloudy and very warm with strong to severe storms. Highs: 82 - 87. Winds: S - 10.
Long-range forecast:
Saturday looks dry with some early a.m. clouds south and east. Cooler and not humid on Saturday and pleasantly warm with highs in the low 80s. We'll notice the change. Sunday will be breezy and dry, with highs back into the 70s. Temperatures will struggle to get to the lower 70s on Monday with a slight chance of a late shower.
Saturday: Returning partly cloudy and pleasant. Highs: 79 - 84.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, cool, and much less humid. Highs: 72 - 76.
Monday: Partly cloudy and cool with a p.m. shower possible Highs: 68 - 73.
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