A few scattered showers or thunderstorms could move through the D.C. region on Thursday afternoon with a mostly-dry and cool Memorial Day weekend ahead.
The Memorial Day weekend getaway stumbles upon some storms Thursday before giving way to a mostly dry and cool weekend ahead. Here’s what you need to know.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Anne Arundel, Calvert and Prince George’s counties in Maryland until 4:45 p.m.
A line of storms is making its way east at 25 mph extending from Upper Marlboro to Rosaryville. The National Weather Service said there could be 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail.
Lingering showers will draw to a close Thursday night.
Thursday’s cool temperatures in the mid-60s were well below average.
“Average typically for us this time of year, we’re in the upper 70s. So we’re some 10 to 11 degrees below average,” said 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson.
Overnight should be cloudy but dry in the D.C. region, with temperatures in the 50s.
It’ll be mostly dry to round out the work week into the long Memorial Day weekend. Despite gusts picking up to 25 mph, Friday will be a warmer day with temperatures closer to 70 degrees and mostly cloudy skies.
The actual weekend days show more promise for perfect picnic weather. But it might be a bit too cool to hit the pool.
Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs nearing 70 degrees.
“The brightest and the prettiest day out of the upcoming weekend, hands down, is going to be Sunday,” Johnson said. “It’s looking mostly sunny, and that is perfect for a lot of the concerts that will be taking place.”
Sunday will be clear and sunny with highs in the upper 70s.
“Again, our temperatures for the Memorial Day weekend really a few degrees below what’s considered average for this time of the year,” Johnson said.
Forecast
THURSDAY:
Mostly cloudy; scattered showers, storms possible
Highs: 65-73
Winds: Northwest 5-15 mph
More rain is expected today, so have the umbrella. It won’t be a washout, but scattered showers will dot radar through the morning and afternoon hours. A few rumbles of thunder are possible this afternoon, but no severe weather is expected. We’ll see a little sunshine today, so temperatures will warm a bit into the mid to upper 60s. It will still remain unseasonably cool for this time of year (our average high for late May is 78 degrees). Lower rain chances are expected this evening, so hopefully the Nationals will be able to get their game in tonight.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Mostly cloudy
Lows: 51-56
Winds: West 5 mph
Dry weather is expected overnight with cool temperatures in the 50s.
FRIDAY:
Partly sunny
Highs: 65-70
Winds: Northwest 5-15 mph
Drier weather settles in to round out the week with high temperatures remaining cooler than average to kick of the holiday weekend.
SATURDAY:
Partly cloudy
Highs: Around 70
Winds: Northwest 10-15, Gusts to 25 mph
There will be a chill in the air to kick-start the day with wake-up temperatures in the mid to upper 40s in the suburbs and low 50s downtown. It will be a beautiful spring day, but remaining cooler than average. Adding to the cooler feel will be gusty northwest winds. Low humidity and sunshine; however, should make for delightful conditions for your outdoor plans.
SUNDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 70-75
Winds: Northwest 10-15, Gusts to 25 mph
Another chilly morning will give way to sunny and comfortable afternoon weather. Highs will rebound into the 70s with a continued northwest breeze.
WTOP’s Jessica Kronzer contributed to this report.
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