Prepare for a deluge. Thunderstorms are brewing for the D.C. area on Wednesday with the potential threat of harsher weather later in the afternoon.
A cold front is set to move through the region Wednesday, which is likely to bring intense showers. 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said, although there may be some “early morning drizzle,” the steady showers won’t start until the afternoon.
“By 11 a.m., we’ll start to have rain. Most of the action is going to be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.,” she said.
Make sure you have your rain gear handy for your Wednesday plans.聽Johnson also said these showers will be “strong to severe” and are likely to produce high winds, or even hail, with temperatures in the 60s.
“We’re looking at getting about a half to one inch of rainfall at this point,” Johnson said.
The National Weather Service forecast said that a cold front moving in from the west could increase the risk for damaging winds in the evening.
But the rain won’t last too long. Johnson said the skies will start to clear up Wednesday night and Thursday’s forecast brings sunny skies with temperatures between “62 to 66 degrees with breezy conditions.”
Thursday’s weather is a sharp U-turn from the previous day’s forecast with temperatures in the mid-60s and dry, breezy conditions.
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Full forecast
TODAY: WEATHER ALERT
Cloudy; areas of rain, storms likely
Highs: 65-70
Winds: Southeast 5-15 mph
Wednesday is a Weather Alert day for the DMV with rain and storms likely, so have the umbrella ready to go later today. While an isolated shower is possible this morning, many will stay dry with clouds and temperatures in the 50s. Rain will develop toward the noon hours with wet weather likely throughout the afternoon hours. The weather set-up doesn’t support widespread severe weather with clouds and mild temperatures, but due to the atmospheric dynamics, one or two storms could produce a damaging wind gusts, small hail, and/or a weak tornado. Definitely stay weather-aware, but most importantly – have the rain gear to stay dry. Rainfall totals will average around a half inch.Read more on our Weather Alert in our latest First Alert Weather blog.
TONIGHT:
Rain, storms end; becoming partly cloudy
Lows: 48-55
Winds: SW to NW 5-10, Gusts 25 mph
Rain and storm chances will continue this evening with skies turning partly cloudy overnight. Winds will shift out of the northwest behind the front, as drier air begins to filter into the region. There could be a few stronger wind gusts overnight with the front.
THURSDAY:
Mostly sunny, breezy
Highs: 65-70
Winds: Northwest 10-20, Gusts 30 mph
Thursday brings a sharp change behind the cold front. Sunshine returns, but it will be breezy with northwest winds gusting up to around 30 mph. Highs reach the mid 60s, but the air will feel noticeably cooler and drier.
FRIDAY:
Partly sunny, shower chance
Highs: 60-65
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
Friday looks mainly dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs recover into the mid 60s, but the cooler air mass remains in place. Late in the day and into the night, a chance of showers returns as another disturbance approaches.
SATURDAY:
Mostly cloudy
Highs: 55-60
Winds: Northwest 10-15 mph
This weekend begins on the cooler side with a chance for scattered showers. Skies will be partly sunny at times, but the pattern remains somewhat unsettled. Highs only reach the upper 50s, reinforcing the cooler trend.
SUNDAY:
Partly to mostly sunny
Highs: around 65
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph
The day turns sunny and calmer as high pressure builds in. Highs rebound into the mid 60s with a pleasant finish to the weekend. The air mass remains cool, especially early and late in the day.
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