Severe Storms and Flooding Threaten Washington, D.C.
Residents of Washington, D.C. can expect continued muggy and stormy weather tonight, with showers and storms predicted to occur after a brief cooldown from the early evening 80s. Rainfall is also anticipated on Wednesday, potentially extending into the night, as humidity gradually decreases. While heavy storms with flooding downpours are a slight possibility, the intensity of downpours is expected to decrease by Wednesday.
The weather conditions through tonight indicate a high likelihood of showers and storms, especially during the late evening and pre-dawn hours. Some of these storms could be heavy, prompting concern for possible flooding. The temperature will not drop below the muggy upper 60s to low 70s.
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Wednesday’s weather will maintain some humidity, with temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to low 80s. Showers and possible thunderstorms could occur at any time during the day, although the main thunderstorm activity is anticipated in the midday and afternoon hours as a cold front approaches. The afternoon may bring improved sunshine prospects as drier air attempts to move in. However, the battle between the current and more comfortable air mass may result in fits and starts.
Overnight, the humidity levels will decrease, with dew points falling into the 50s. Noticeable northwesterly breezes will accompany this change, providing some relief. Low temperatures will range from the mid-50s to low 60s. There is a chance of pop-up showers or storms in the evening and early morning hours. The front is expected to fully clear the area by dawn, eliminating these small rain chances.
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The flooding downpour threat briefing predicts a gradual decrease in rain chances after tonight, as the cold front slowly moves away from the region by early Thursday. Although a few downpours could cause brief flooding concerns, the threats are currently limited. The front is likely to take the main storm and downpour threat with it on Thursday. The region is expected to receive beneficial rains, with a targeted half-inch of rain for areas west of D.C.
However, there is a small possibility of flooding from these rains, particularly tonight. The graphic provided in the article highlights areas shaded in green, representing a 5 to 14 percent chance of flooding from rainfall rates of at least one inch per hour. This risk applies until 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Even as the front attempts to move through on Wednesday, the region will remain on the western edge of the flooding downpour threat. Rain chances will decrease but pop-up storms with downpours are still possible, albeit sporadic. The accompanying graphic covers the time period until 8 a.m. Thursday.
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Stay safe and prepared as severe weather conditions persist in the D.C. area.