DC, Maryland, Virginia Forecast – NBC4 Washington
After two glorious days, it’s time for spring rains and cooler temperatures in the Washington, DC area.
Keep an umbrella handy on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Most areas could receive between half an inch and 1.5 inches of rain.
After a dry and cold start to Wednesday, expect frequent showers that will start at noon and continue until late Thursday evening. Periods of moderate to heavy rain are possible between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Also take warm layers: the highs should stay in the 50s.
On Thursday there is a 100% chance of rain, but the rain probably won’t be that heavy. It will be warmer with highs around 70°.
This rain will be generated by the same storm system that brought tornadoes to Texas and Louisiana, but the DC area does not face a severe weather threat, Storm Team4 said.
However, brief periods of heavy rain, gusty winds and a few rumbles of thunder are possible.
Weekend forecast for DC, Maryland and Virginia
There’s good news and bad news in the weekend forecast: Friday’s weather looks better, but the frigid air is expected to return on Sunday.
Persistent showers will disappear Friday morning, then we could see some sun at noon. It will sometimes be cool and windy with highs close to 60°.
The chance of rain on Saturday has been increased to 60% and will come in the form of quick showers from around noon to 5pm.
Sunday and Monday will be both windy and cold with afternoon highs remaining in the 40s and northwest winds near 20 mph both days.
Cold weather could end the Tidal Basin bloom peak.
How long will the cherry blossoms last?
National Park Service spokesman Mike Litterst said the flowers could be visible for 7 to 10 days from peak bloom, which began Monday. Reporting by Juliana Valencia of News4.
Even though the weather later this week will be wet and cool, that shouldn’t stop anyone from seeing beautiful cherry blossoms.
National Park Service spokesman Mike Litterst said the flowers could be visible for 7 to 10 days from peak bloom, which began Monday.
Cooler weather in the 10-day forecast can help slow the process of turning flowers into leaves, Litterst says.
However, the very cold temperatures expected early Monday morning could be too low for the delicate flowers, says Storm Team4.