Get your umbrellas ready for showers as wet weather will hit the D.C. region on Thursday evening and last into the weekend.
A strong cold front will move through the area overnight into Friday morning, where heavy gusts and moderate rain are expected between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m.
“Showers will become more widespread with pockets of moderate to heavy rain overnight. Temperatures are set to increase, especially after midnight,” 7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin said.
The National Weather Service has also issued a wind advisory for the D.C. area for Friday from noon to 7 p.m.
The wind and rain combination isn’t expected to cause a high weather risk, but the morning rush may see impacts as showers move across the region.
Winds could range from 40 to 55 mph, especially in more elevated areas in Western Maryland. The NWS has put a high wind warning into effect for areas west of Hagerstown and through the Blue Ridge Mountain corridor in Virginia.
Temperatures on Friday will be in the 50s and drop into the 30s by the afternoon due to increasing wind chills from the north.
Mild temperatures aren’t likely to return until Sunday, as Saturday calls for cold, breezy weather that may require you to bundle up.
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FORECAST
WIND ALERT: A wind advisory has been posted for areas inside and around the Capital Beltway for Friday from noon until 7 p.m. Gusts may exceed 40 mph, with higher winds west and along the I-81 corridor.
THURSDAY EVENING:
Cloudy, Developing Showers
Temperatures: 50s
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph
Wet weather chances are on the rise this evening ahead of the next impactful weather maker. First Alert Weather continues to track an approaching cold front.
OVERNIGHT:
Areas of Rain, Thunder Possible
Temperatures: 50s to near 60 (rising)
Winds: South 10-20, Gusts to 30 mph
Showers will become more widespread with pockets of moderate to heavy rain overnight. Temperatures are set to increase, especially after midnight.
FRIDAY:
Early Morning Rain
Clearing Skies, Falling Temps
Temperatures: 50s to 40s
Wind Chill: 40s to 30s
Winds: Northwest15-25, Gusts 45 mph
A gusty cold front with moderate to heavy rain is poised to move across the D.C. area between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m. Friday. While the severe weather risk remains low, the morning rush will likely see impacts as the weather maker moves across the regions. Gusty winds will follow the frontal passage with a wind advisory expanded to now include most of the D.C. metro area. Gusts may range between 40 to 55 mph at times, especially at higher elevations across Western Maryland.
SATURDAY:
Partly Cloudy
Highs: 38-42
Winds: South 10-20 mph
Colder weather kicks off the weekend with afternoon highs only in the upper 30s to low 40s. It will be a bit breezy, so that will add an extra chill to the air. Make sure to bundle up if you’re heading to the Commanders game or holiday parties.
SUNDAY:
Partly Sunny
Highs: 50-55
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Mild temperatures return Sunday afternoon with highs in the 50s. Sunday also marks the start of winter and the shortest amount of daylight all year long! The winter solstice occurs at 10:03 a.m.
MONDAY:
Mostly Sunny
Highs: near 40
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
Easy travel to start the holiday week with highs near 40 and plenty of sun.
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