Temperatures have plunged in the D.C. region after days of record heat, making for a cloudy, wet and cool Thursday.
Some rainfall is possible Thursday evening, as well as some heavier showers in some areas. But the severe weather won’t be widespread, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin.
Over the past day, temperatures have been sliding backwards into the 60s and highs are expected to be in the 50s overnight.
Add in cloudy skies, showers and northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph, and Thursday feels like March all over again.
Showers are likely at times, especially during the evening in the D.C. area.
Bottom line: Keep the umbrella close and maybe grab a jacket.
Thursday night is going to stay wet as temperatures fall.
“Temperatures may struggle to get out of the 60s under cloudy skies and periods of light rain or showers,” 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan said. “Onshore flow keeps the pattern unsettled with a stalled front lingering nearby.”
Friday is slated to continue the trend. Expect occasional showers with temperatures struggling to get out of the 60s.
The weekend isn’t projected to be a total washout, as Whelan noted, it’s “certainly not ideal pool or beach weather.”
Things look better for Memorial Day itself, with highs in the mid to upper 70s, though some stray showers are still possible.
“While an isolated shower cannot be ruled out, there should be more dry hours with at least partial sunshine developing at times,” Whelan said. “Not perfect, but likely the best outdoor day of the extended holiday weekend.”
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Full forecast
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Scattered showers, drizzle
Lows: 52-58
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph
FRIDAY:
Rainy, cool & breezy
Highs: near 60
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph
SATURDAY:
Mostly cloudy, showers
Highs: 58-65
Winds: East 5-10 mph
SUNDAY:
Scattered showers
Highs: 68-75
Winds: East 3-8 mph
MEMORIAL DAY:
Mostly Cloudy, Scattered showers
Highs: 72-77
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph