Residents of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area can look forward to a pleasant Friday. Temperatures this morning were chilly, dipping into the 40s outside the city and hovering in the 50s at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. By afternoon, the mercury will climb into the mid‑70s, offering a comfortable end to the work week.
Friday’s dry and mild conditions
Despite the cool start, the day will remain dry and sunny, with only increasing cloud cover in the late afternoon. The forecast calls for light breezes and clear skies, making it an ideal day for outdoor activities, errands, or a leisurely walk along the National Mall.
Saturday’s cooler, cloud‑filled outlook
Saturday will be the drier of the two weekend days, but temperatures will be a touch cooler, ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s. Thick cloud cover will dominate the sky, keeping sunshine at a minimum. Residents should plan for a comfortable, albeit overcast, Saturday.
Isaias remnants bring rain Sunday
Hurricane Isaias, currently a Category 2 system over the Gulf Coast, is expected to intensify slightly before making landfall Friday night into early Saturday morning. As the storm tracks northward and loses strength, its remnants will curve toward the mid‑Atlantic. Scattered rain showers are forecast to begin around 6:30 a.m. Sunday across the D.C. area.
These showers will be intermittent, with periods of rain followed by brief dry spells throughout the day. The precipitation is expected to linger into Monday morning before clearing later in the afternoon. By Tuesday, dry conditions should return, with temperatures climbing toward the 80‑degree mark.
What to expect and how to prepare
While the rain associated with Isaias’s remnants is not expected to be severe, residents should stay informed of any updates from the National Weather Service. Carrying an umbrella or rain jacket on Sunday and Monday morning is advisable. Drivers should also exercise caution on wet roadways, especially during morning commutes.
Overall, the short‑term forecast promises a pleasant end to the work week, a cooler Saturday, and a brief period of rain early next week before returning to typical early‑fall warmth.
Original reporting: Arlington County | FOX 5 DC — read the source article.
