Not a great start to the weekend with another DMV First Warn for the threat of flooding on Saturday. We'll watch for more scattered heavy rain and storms, especially over any areas that see flooding tonight. Not totally quiet Sunday, but it does trend drier. Have a great weekend! https://t.co/JKnBpsmVxM
WEEKEND FORECAST Humidity levels rise quickly and it will be unsettled at times. Scattered downpours will be around at any point on Saturday as a warm front lifts through. Behind that it turns hot and humid on Sunday ahead of a cold front that could bring a pm t'storm. https://t.co/ni4RJEJPPq
Rain and storm coverage will steadily ramp up through the evening and linger into the first half of the night. Locations north and east of DC will stay much drier and quieter. Here's your Friday Evening Planner: https://t.co/82Q5GTj8sB
The Mid-Atlantic region, including Virginia (VA), Maryland (MD), Washington D.C. (DC), and parts of West Virginia (WV), is experiencing a period of hot, humid weather with highs ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s Fahrenheit and heat indices reaching 95 to 100 degrees inland. Early morning fog and low clouds are common, with a mix of sun and clouds throughout the day. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected intermittently, with some storms potentially strong to severe, especially in central Virginia and mountainous areas. A stationary front south of the region is causing heavy and torrential rainfall, particularly over the Shenandoah Valley and areas southwest of the Potomac River, prompting a Flood Watch until midnight. Rainfall totals between 1 to 2 inches are anticipated, with isolated pockets receiving 2 to 4 inches, increasing the risk of flooding. The rain and storm activity is expected to continue into Saturday, with unsettled conditions and scattered downpours as a warm front moves through. Sunday is forecasted to be hotter and more humid, with a cold front potentially bringing thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening. Coastal areas generally experience slightly lower temperatures in the 80s with less rain, while inland areas face higher heat indices and more frequent storms. Breezy conditions from the south-southwest are expected during this period.