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Tuesday PM Forecast: still warm as we track the next cold front
Posted 3:51 PM 4/29/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Another dry afternoon or two is expected before a cold front moves into the region. That front will trigger our next rounds of showers and thunderstorms, but may also make way for a humidity break.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect:
- Wednesday: still warm (More)
4/28/2025
Monday PM Forecast: unseasonable warmth to start the week
Posted 5:38 PM 4/28/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
It's going to feel like summer this week, but not quite the full heat blast we know from July and August. Rain coverage will be minimal until late in the week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: The overnight hours will be partly to mostly cloudy with low temperatures dipping (More)
4/27/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: Near-record heat early week, eyes on next storm system
Posted 5:19 PM 4/27/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Moving into next week, the heat will continue to be the main story, with new records possible. This changes at the end of the week, as we observe an uptick in rain chances.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect mostly clear conditions in the overnight hours, with lows near (More)
4/26/2025
Saturday PM Forecast: High pressure building in, records could fall
Posted 5:44 PM 4/26/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
High pressure is building in, keeping rain chances very low, and ramping up the temperatures. Our next batch of storms will not arrive until late next week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Any stray shower that has formed today will quickly dissipate in the overnight hours. Expect (More)
4/25/2025
Friday PM Forecast: Storms fizzling, heat and steam dominate the weekend
Posted 6:20 PM 4/25/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The active pattern will cease over the weekend. Expect rain chances to decrease and temperatures to increase to near-record levels.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect:
- The Weekend: very warm and humid, rain becomes more spotty
- Next (More)
4/24/2025
Thursday PM Forecast: tracking another round of storms off to the west
Posted 4:45 PM 4/24/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
One more punch of showers and thunderstorms is expected ahead of the weekend. From there, the weather pattern will be trending toward hotter and drier.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect:
- Friday: dodging heavy showers and thunderstorms
- The (More)
4/23/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: slowly moving out of the active afternoon storm pattern soon
Posted 4:51 PM 4/23/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Since the beginning of the workweek, some locations have picked up more than 5 inches of rain, while most others have received an inch or so. Those scattered downpours will thin out as heat rises into the weekend.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect:
- Thursday & (More)
4/22/2025
Tuesday PM Forecast: Another dose of downpours, heat on standby
Posted 5:07 PM 4/22/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The stormy pattern continues for another day, although an end is in sight. By the weekend, stormy afternoons will be exchanged for heat.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect
• Wednesday: numerous showers and thunderstorms
• Thursday & (More)
4/21/2025
Monday PM Forecast: unsettled weather pattern to begin new week
Posted 5:27 PM 4/21/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The two-week dry stretch has ended in the Capital Area. As we kick off the week, moisture levels are on the rise, setting the stage for multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday. Sunnier skies will make a comeback by the weekend.
Here is a breakdown of what to (More)
4/20/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: Daily downpours possible at least through midweek
Posted 11:39 PM 4/20/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
A warm and muggy onshore wind helped to spark spotty showers on Easter Sunday, but the real action picks up into the new week. Many will be dodging rain when going outside for the next several days.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Spotty light showers will not carry too far (More)
