Today's Forecast Updated Thursday at 10:15 AM

Damaging winds and hail will be possible in Washington, D.C. and Maryland this afternoon and evening.

This Afternoon:

Showers and Thunderstorms

Highs: Low 80s

Wind: S 10

Tonight:

Showers and Storms

Lows: Low 60s

Wind: S to West 10

Friday:

Showers end early, then decreasing clouds

Highs: Upper 60s

Wind: NW 10-20

A slight risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon/evening.

Don't leave home without the umbrella today. Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread this afternoon and evening. A few of the storms may become severe and produce damaging winds and hail. Here is the outlook area for severe storms:  

Slight Risk of Severe Storms

 
 Our futurecast shows heavier storms over the metro for the evening commute:  

Futurecast at 5 P.M. Today

 
 The cold front won't pass to our east until Friday, so a few lingering showers are possible through mid-morning. Then decreasing clouds, but rather cool and breezy conditions. The sunshine is back for the Holiday weekend, but it will be windy on Saturday.  highs in the low 70s for Saturday and Sunday. By Monday, we will see some clouds returning and a chance of showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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