Parts of the D.C. area could see thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening as wet weather makes its way through the area.
Any severe weather that pops up isn’t expected to be widespread.
“Unsettled weather continues this afternoon with pockets of moderate to heavy rain along with a few embedded thunderstorms, could find a few stronger storms with gusty winds and heavy downpours,” said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin.
Make sure you have your rain gear handy for your Wednesday plans.
“Showers will continue through the afternoon hours, maybe a few rumbles of thunder this evening, about three tenths to maybe over a half inch of some much needed rain,” said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan.
Temperatures will get into the mid to upper 60s, and then rain will taper off before midnight. Whelan said we should see partly to mostly cloudy skies overnight Thursday.
Temperatures should hover in the 60s with a nice breeze.
It’ll get chillier over the weekend, but temperatures are expected to be in the 70s next week.
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Full forecast
WEDNESDAY EVENING:
Areas of rain. Scattered storms
Highs: 60s
Winds: Southeast 5-15 mph
WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Lingering shower/Storms end
Lows: 48-55
Winds: Northwest 10-15, Gusts to 25 mph
THURSDAY:
Mostly sunny. Breezy
Highs: 65-70
Winds: Northwest 10-20 mph
Gusts: 30 mph
FRIDAY:
Partly sunny. Evening rain chance
Highs: 60-65
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
SATURDAY:
Mostly cloudy
Highs: 55-60
Winds: Northwest 10-15 mp
SUNDAY:
Partly to mostly sunny
Highs: around 65
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph