7:00 AM | *Soaking rainfall and possible strong thunderstorms to break the back of the heat wave*
Paul Dorian
6-Day DC Forecast
Today
Mostly cloudy, still pretty hot, good chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, some of the rain can be heavy and some of the storms can be strong, highs not far from 90 degrees
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, some of the rain can be heavy at times and some of the storms can be strong, mild, in the lower 70’s
Friday
Mainly cloudy, not as hot, showers and thunderstorms likely, some of the rain can be heavy and some of the storms can be strong, mid 80’s
Friday Night
Chance of showers and thunderstorms; otherwise, mostly cloudy skies, low 70’s
Saturday
Mainly cloudy, warm, chance of showers and thunderstorms, mid-to-upper 80’s
Sunday
Mainly cloudy, warm, showers and thunderstorms likely, some of the rain can be heavy, mid 80’s
Monday
Partly sunny, warm, chance of showers and thunderstorms, mid-to-upper 80’s
Tuesday
Partly sunny, warm, chance of showers and thunderstorms, mid-to-upper 80’s
Discussion
A frontal system has stalled nearby and this boundary zone will act as a pathway for low pressure systems during the latter part of the week and weekend. As a result, the weather will remain very unsettled around here with multiple chances of showers and thunderstorms. This type of weather pattern is likely to produce drenching rainfall at times and there can be thunderstorms on the strong side during the next few days which can generate flash flooding and gusty winds. As far as temperatures are concerned, the combination of copious amounts of clouds and occasional rainfall will help to contribute to a reduction in high temperatures to the 80’s from Friday into early next week.
Meteorologist Paul Dorian
Vencore, Inc.
vencoreweather.com