Here comes the sun — eventually

Unprotected areas could see flooding along this stretch of the Potomac River around high tide in Southwest D.C. (Courtesy National Weather Service)

Unprotected areas could see flooding along this stretch of the Potomac River around high tide in Alexandria and Arlington County.(Courtesy National Weather Service) — Unprotected areas could see flooding along this stretch of the Potomac River around high tide in Alexandria and Arlington County. (Courtesy National Weather Service)

The weather service said there will be a prolonged period of at least minor flooding with moderate flooding during high tide through Sunday evening, especially north of Hains Point. (WTOP/Melissa Howell) — The weather service said there will be a prolonged period of at least minor flooding with moderate flooding during high tide until Sunday evening, especially north of Hains Point. (WTOP/Melissa Howell)

The National Weather Service said that water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street in D.C. beginning at high tide, a little after 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. (WTOP/Melissa Howell)

With businesses at the D.C.’s Wharf ready to mark a first year anniversary, owners and managers are getting ready for Hurricane Florence and the possible damage from flooding. (WTOP/Melissa Howell) — While the rain has stopped, unprotected areas by The Wharf in D.C. along the Potomac River could see some flooding on Sunday. (WTOP/Melissa Howell)

Not looking too bad at #TasteofArlington! Maybe an afternoon storm but hot and humid! I'll see you down there along wtih @AdamTuss! pic.twitter.com/mYXrv83fFg
— Lauryn Ricketts (@laurynricketts) May 20, 2018

An hour by hour look at the forecast for the Taste of Arlington on Sunday, May 20. (WTOP/Melissa Howell)

Temperatures will be noticeably warmer on Sunday. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible, but the rain will be isolated to widely scattered as most of Sunday should be dry. (Courtesy National Weather Service)

It is a muggy and damp morning out there with some fog around. Be careful-flood warnings still around the region (SW Waterfront-DC, Old Town Alexandria, Potomac River, etc)--we still have some rain on the way. I'm sorting it out on @nbcwashington & @WTOP pic.twitter.com/DpqmU4RrmH
— Lauryn Ricketts (@laurynricketts) May 20, 2018

Sunday morning will be muggy and damp with some fog around parts of the D.C. area. (Courtesy National Weather Service)

Finally! Some sunshine around for your Sunday! Temperatures are pretty warm with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. See you bright & early at 6am on @nbcwashington tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/XkwEZYJHMk
— Lauryn Ricketts (@laurynricketts) May 19, 2018

There could be some scattered showers and thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon, but the sun will finally start to breakthrough. (Courtesy National Weather Service)

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The D.C. area should finally get a glimpse of the sun and a break from the rain on Sunday. File. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

WASHINGTON — If you see a bright orb breaking through the clouds on Sunday afternoon, do not be alarmed. It is called the sun and it will be returning to the D.C. area after a prolonged absence.

Storm Team 4 meteorologist Somara Theodore said a few thunderstorms and showers are possible for parts of the D.C. area on Sunday morning, but by the afternoon, rain should subside and the sun will shine in the afternoon.

It’s been awhile since the D.C. area has had a break from the rain.

Finally! Some sunshine around for your Sunday! Temperatures are pretty warm with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. See you bright & early at 6 a.m. on @nbcwashington tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/XkwEZYJHMk

— Lauryn Ricketts (@laurynricketts) May 19, 2018

The National Weather Service said that Reagan National Airport has recorded at least a quarter of an inch of rain each of the last seven days. That is a record.

#DCA has had at least 1/4″ of #rain each of the last 7 days. This is the longest streak on record for the #DC area. Previous longest was 5 days (in 2011, 2009, 1975, 1950, 1942 and 1937).

— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) May 20, 2018

The previous record was five days, which happened as recently as 2011.

What to expect on Sunday

Sunday should be a decent break from the rain, though Sunday morning might start off a bit foggy in some areas.

“Any patchy fog this morning will continue to dissipate through the morning with partly sunny skies through day,” said Storm Team 4 meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts.

Rickets said a few isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible on Sunday afternoon, but any rain will be highly isolated.

Temperatures will be noticeably warmer, with highs getting into the mid to upper 80s across the D.C. area.

Current Warnings

From 6 p.m. Sunday to 6 p.m. Monday, a coastal flood advisory in is effect in D.C.

The weather service said there will be a prolonged period of at least minor flooding with moderate flooding during high tide through Sunday evening, especially north of Hains Point. Additional minor to moderate flooding is possible on Monday as well.

The unprotected area on the Southwest Waterfront at the D.C. Seafood Market is expected to see some flooding and water is expected to approach parts of the Hains Point Loop Road, which could close.

The next high tide at Washington Channel will be at 1:31 AM and at 1:43 PM Monday.

The weather service also said that water is expected to approach buildings near King Street and Union Street.

There are three flood warnings along the Potomac River.

The first is at Little Falls, which affects Montgomery County in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia.

A flood warning is also in effect for the Potomac River at Point of Rocks affecting Frederick County, Maryland, and Loudoun County, Virginia.

A flood warning is also in effect at Edwards Ferry on the Potomac River, affecting Montgomery County in Maryland and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia.

Radar

Forecast

Sunday: Partly sunny, hot and humid with isolated afternoon thunderstorms.
Monday: Partly sunny, warm and not as humid. Late evening showers/storms possible. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday: Chance for showers. Temps in the upper 70s, near 80.