Clouds and some showers today helped keep temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s for highs. Most spots didn’t end up seeing much rain. About a tenth of an inch in a couple places, with others such as D.C. and Washington Dulles International Airport only a trace or raindrops in the air. A couple more showers or a storm are possible this evening. A lot more sun and warmer temperatures are inbound tomorrow.
Washington, D.C
PM Update: Isolated shower or storm through evening; warm and sunnier Thursday
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Through Tonight: Some showers, possibly a storm or two, could roam the area into evening. Most spots stay dry given the hit-or-miss nature. Otherwise, partly cloudy through the night, with another small shot at a passing shower after midnight or during the pre-dawn. Lows end up in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
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Tomorrow (Thursday): Lots of sunshine. All those rays help boost temperatures deep into the 70s or around 80 for highs. It’s not impossible that we see an isolated shower in the evening but not terribly likely. Winds are from the northwest and north around 10 mph.
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Pollen update: Before today’s rain, tree pollen remained HIGH at 1,267 grains per cubic meter of air.
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4 things to know about the weather:
- Drier air moving into the DMV throughout the day
- A few very isolated showers could impact southern Maryland and the Northern Neck of VA (all south of D.C.)
- Wildfire smoke returns to the upper levels of the atmosphere
- Next rain chance? Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday
The rain on Saturday helped clear out some of the smoke from the Canadian wildfires so we’re waking up to code yellow in many places across the D.C. area, which is typical for this time of year.
Drier air is coming into the area from Canadian high pressure. While it’ll be cloudy in some places, it’ll be a nice day with lower humidity and less hazy skies.
The remaining smoke could make the sun look a little orange later. Those south of D.C. could see see some showers through the afternoon and evening.
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QuickCast
SUNDAY
Partly Sunny
HIGHS: Upper 80s
SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly Cloudy
HIGHS: 60s (Suburbs) to Near 70F (Downtown)
MONDAY
Partly Sunny
HIGHS: Upper 80s
TUESDAY
Increasing Clouds | Scattered PM Showers & Storms (50% Chance)
HIGHS: Lower 90s
WEDNESDAY
Mostly Cloudy | Showers & Storms Likely (60% Chance)
HIGHS: Middle 80s
SUNRISE: 5:58a
SUNSET: 8:30p
Averages: 89/73F
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Officers responded to the intersection of Columbia Pike and Fairland Road around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday for a reported multivehicle crash.
Preliminary information indicated three to four vehicles were involved, including a Tesla Cybertruck that was split in half. Multiple people were initially trapped in separate vehicles, authorities said.
4 things to know about the weather:
- Weather Alert for wildfire smoke, heat advisory and PM storms
- Air quality will improve this afternoon
- Expect feels-like temperatures over 100°
- Scattered, strong storms between 3-7 p.m.
Poor air quality, high heat and a chance for strong storms may affect your Saturday plans.
Air quality started code red, which is unhealthy, in much of the region. Code red means everyone should limit time outdoors, especially if doing strenuous activities, experts say. Expect air quality to shift from one neighborhood to the next and throughout the day.
Overall, a code orange air quality alert is in effect, which means conditions are unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Southwest winds will increase, and the change in wind direction will improve the air quality but bring high humidity along with it. A heat advisory has been issued.
Highs will get back into the low 90s with a heat index topping 100° before storms finally arrive.
Locally strong to severe storms will be capable of producing very heavy rain and the risk of urban and flash flooding. Rain chances will remain low for the morning hours, but all bets are off after 2-3 p.m. and storms will be widespread from 4- 5 p.m. onward.
Storms will linger into late Saturday night before tapering off around sunrise Sunday morning. Sunday afternoon and Monday will turn out to be quite nice, followed by a humid and stormy Tuesday.
Weather radar
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QuickCast
TODAY
WEATHER ALERT | Smoky | Hot & Humid | 40% Chance PM Storms
HIGHS: Mid 90s
TONIGHT
Partly Cloudy | Storms Ending
Temps: 70s Area-Wide
SUNDAY
Partly Sunny
HIGHS: Upper 80s
MONDAY
Partly Sunny
HIGHS: Upper 80s
TUESDAY
Partly Sunny | Scattered Showers & Storms (40% Chance)
HIGHS: Lower 90s
SUNSET: 8:31
Averages: 89/73F
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