D.C. Weekend Weather Report: A Hot Weekend With Passing Showers Possible

D.C. Weekend Weather Report: A Hot Weekend With Passing Showers Possible
Chinatown in Washington DC, USA

Today in Washington, DC, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 pm. The skies will be partly sunny with a high near 92 degrees. Heat index values could reach as high as 100. Winds will be calm, becoming south at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight, the chance of precipitation increases to 60%. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before midnight, followed by showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3 am. After 3 am, the chance for showers and thunderstorms continues. Some of these storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. The low will be around 71 degrees, with southeast winds at 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. New rainfall amounts could range between a quarter and a half of an inch.

Saturday offers a 40% chance of precipitation. There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 am, followed by a chance of showers between 9 am and noon, and another chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 87 degrees. Winds will be calm, becoming south at around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday night comes with a 70% chance of precipitation. Showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3 am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 am. The low will be around 70 degrees, with southeast wind at 6 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday has a 70% chance of precipitation. The day will start with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by likely showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 pm. The high will be near 83 degrees with south winds at 5 to 9 mph.

Sunday night maintains a 70% chance of precipitation. Showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3 am, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 am. The low will be around 69 degrees.