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Washington DC Weather Friday: Sunny 79°F and Dry All Weekend

Washington, DC weather for Friday, May 29: sunny and 79°F with light winds. Perfect for Nationals games, outdoor events, and kicking off the weekend.

Washington, DC Weather Today: Mostly Sunny 78°F After Morning Front Clears

Washington, DC weather for Thursday, May 28: mostly sunny and 78°F after a cold front clears by sunrise. Perfect for the Mall, Nationals Park, and grilling.

Washington DC Weather Memorial Day: Storms Likely, High 76°F

Washington, DC weather forecast for Memorial Day: thunderstorms likely with 90% rain chance, high near 76°F. When to go out and what to do today.

Washington DC Weather Today: Rain Showers, 70°F, With Memorial Day Storm Risk

Washington, DC weather forecast for Sunday, May 24: rain showers and 70°F high. Plan around the mid-morning dry window before Memorial Day afternoon storms.

Washington DC Weather Saturday: All-Day Rain and Thunderstorms Tonight, High 59°F

Washington, DC weather Saturday May 23: Rain showers all day, high near 59°F, and thunderstorms tonight. What to wear, where to go, and what to cook.

Washington, DC Weather Today: All-Day Rain, High Near 62°F

Washington, DC weather Friday May 22: all-day rain with high near 62°F. Pack a rain jacket—Saturday brings thunderstorms for D.C. United's home match.

Washington, DC Weather Today: Showers and Thunderstorms, High Near 65°F

Washington, DC weather for Thursday, May 21: showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 65°F. Pack a rain jacket — storms hit this afternoon and evening.

Washington, DC Weather Today: 97°F Heat Then Severe Storms After 3 PM ET

Washington, DC weather today: near 97°F heat then severe storms likely after 3 PM ET. Nats game update, beat the heat tips, and your holiday weekend outlook.

Washington DC Weather Today: Near-Record 98°F Heat With Wednesday Storm Threat

Washington, DC weather forecast for May 19: near-record 98°F heat and mostly sunny skies. Limit outdoor time and prepare for severe Wednesday afternoon storms.

Washington DC Weather Today: Sunny and Scorching at 95°F

Washington, DC weather Monday, May 18: sunny near 95°F with near-record heat. Stay hydrated, plan outdoor time wisely, and watch for storms Wednesday.

Washington DC Weather Today: Near 90°F Sunday With Late Thunderstorm Chance and Record Heat Ahead

Washington, DC weather today: near 90°F, mostly sunny with a late thunderstorm chance after 5 PM ET. Near-record heat builds through Tuesday.

Washington, DC Weather Today: Sunny 84°F — A Near-Perfect Saturday Before the Heat Builds

Washington, DC weather for May 16: sunny and 84°F, slight evening shower chance after 8 PM. Plan your Nationals game, outdoor events, and weekend activities.

Washington, DC Weather Today: Mostly Sunny 73°F, Summer Heat Arrives This Weekend

Washington, DC weather for Friday, May 15: mostly sunny and 73°F. Enjoy spring's last gasp before near-90°F heat and storm chances arrive this weekend.

Washington DC Weather Today: Cool 65°F With Scattered Showers Before a Sunny Weekend

Washington, DC weather Thursday: scattered showers, high 65°F. Pack a rain jacket today — sunny 74°F Friday and a warm 84°F weekend ahead.

Washington, DC Weather Today: Afternoon Storms Arrive, High Near 77°F

Washington, DC weather today, May 13: sunny morning gives way to afternoon storms and a high near 77°F. Best times to be outside and what to bring.

Washington, DC Weather Today: Sunny 72°F — Last Nice Day Before Wednesday Storms

Washington, DC weather for Tuesday, May 12: sunny and 72°F with light winds. Perfect for the National Mall before Wednesday's storms arrive.

Washington DC Weather Friday: Sunny 72°F, Perfect for Outdoor Plans

Washington, DC weather forecast for Friday: sunny and 72°F with light winds. Best day to explore the National Mall, catch a game, or enjoy outdoor dining.

Washington DC Weather Today: Partly Sunny 65°F, Perfect for Nationals Game

Washington, DC weather forecast for today: partly sunny and 65°F with light winds. Ideal for outdoor activities and tonight's Nationals game at the ballpark.

Washington DC Weather Today: Rain Showers & Afternoon Thunderstorms at 77°F

Washington, DC weather forecast today: rain showers and thunderstorms likely, high 77°F. What to wear, when to plan indoor activities, and gameday forecast for Nationals vs. Twins.

Washington DC Weather Today: Sunny and 86°F With Gusty Winds

Washington, DC weather forecast for today: sunny and 86°F with gusty southwest winds. Perfect for baseball and outdoor activities—but rain arrives Wednesday.

Washington DC Weather Today: Sunny 77°F With Gusty Winds

Washington, DC weather forecast for today: sunny and 77°F with gusty southwest winds. Perfect for outdoor activities at the National Mall and Nationals Park.

Washington DC Weather Sunday: Sunny and 64°F, Perfect for Nationals Games

Washington, DC weather forecast for Sunday: sunny and 64°F with northwest winds. Plan your Nationals game and outdoor activities now.

Washington DC Weather Saturday: Mostly Cloudy, 62°F With Freeze Watch Tonight

Washington, DC weather forecast for Saturday: mostly cloudy, high 62°F. Freeze Watch tonight with lows in the 40s. Plan your Nationals game and outdoor activities.

Washington DC Weather Today: Mostly Sunny 68°F, Perfect for Nationals Games

Washington, DC weather forecast for Friday: mostly sunny and 68°F. Perfect for outdoor activities and baseball games at Nationals Park.

Washington DC Weather Today: Slight Rain Chance, 65°F—Plan Indoor Activities

Washington, DC weather forecast for today: mostly cloudy with slight chance of rain showers and high of 65°F. What to wear and how to plan your day.

Washington DC Weather Today: Showers and Thunderstorms Through Evening

Washington DC weather forecast for Wednesday: showers and thunderstorms likely through 5 PM, high 69°F. Plan indoor activities and bring an umbrella.

Washington DC Weather Today: Showers and Thunderstorms by Afternoon

Washington, DC weather forecast for Wednesday: showers and thunderstorms likely by afternoon with a high of 69°F. Plan indoor activities and bring an umbrella.

Washington DC Weather Today: Mostly Cloudy 65°F With Slight Rain Chance

Washington, DC weather forecast for Tuesday: mostly cloudy 65°F with slight chance of rain showers. Plan your commute and midweek storm prep.

Washington DC Weather Today: Sunny and 69°F, Perfect for Outdoor Plans

Washington, DC weather today: sunny and 69°F with light northeast winds. Perfect day to grill, visit the National Mall, or catch a game. Full forecast inside.

Washington DC Weather Today: Patchy Drizzle Clearing to 58°F

Washington, DC weather forecast for Sunday: patchy drizzle clearing by 8 AM, high 58°F. Layer up for cool northeast winds and plan indoor events.

Washington DC Weather Saturday: Showers Develop by Afternoon, Rain Overnight

Washington, DC weather forecast for Saturday: chance of showers 65°F. Rain likely overnight. What to wear, when to catch games indoors, and weekend plans.

Washington DC Weather Today: Scattered Thunderstorms, High 82°F

Washington, DC weather forecast for Friday: mostly sunny then scattered thunderstorms, high 82°F. What to wear, when storms hit, and weekend plans.

Washington DC Weather Today: Sunny 81°F, Perfect for Baseball and Grilling

Washington DC weather today: mostly sunny and 81°F with light winds. Perfect gameday at Nationals Park, grilling weather, and golf conditions. What to wear and plan.

Washington DC Weather Today: Showers and Thunderstorms Likely With High of 75°F

Washington, DC weather forecast for Wednesday: showers and thunderstorms likely, high 75°F. Plan indoor activities, grab an umbrella, and prepare for strong wind gusts.

Washington DC Weather Today: Frost Early, Sunny 62°F, Rain Tomorrow

Washington, DC weather forecast for Tuesday: widespread frost early, then sunny 62°F. Frost protection tips, Nationals gameday conditions, and what to wear.

Washington DC Weather Today: Breezy 55°F With Chance of Showers and Fire Weather Alert

Washington, DC weather today: 55°F with chance of rain showers and gusty winds up to 40 mph. Fire weather threat and widespread freeze tonight. What to wear and plan.

Washington DC Weather Today: Rain Showers Before Noon, Blustery Winds Expected

Washington, DC weather forecast for Sunday: rain showers before 1 PM, high 58°F with gusty winds. Plan indoor activities and grab rain gear before heading out.

Washington DC Weather Saturday: Sunny 85°F Before Sunday Rain and Cold Front

Washington DC weather forecast for Saturday: sunny and 85°F, then rain showers Sunday with a cold front. Plan outdoor activities and gear up for the shift.

Record Heat and Fire Weather Today in DC – Here's What You Need to Know

DC faces near-record 95° heat with critical fire weather conditions today. Plan accordingly with wind gusts up to 25 mph and low humidity. Cooler weather returns Friday.

Near-Record Heat Today and Thursday – Here's How to Stay Cool

DC faces near-record April heat with highs near 93°F today and Thursday. Mostly sunny conditions, low humidity, and elevated fire weather risk. Plan indoor activities and stay hydrated.

Warm & Breezy Today, Then Record Heat Wednesday-Thursday

DC weather forecast: 89°F and mostly sunny today with gusty southwest winds. Record heat builds Wednesday-Thursday with highs near 93°F. Plan outdoor activities carefully.

Rain This Afternoon, Then a Warm Week Ahead for DC

Scattered showers expected this afternoon in DC, clearing tonight. Warm temperatures climb to near 90°F midweek. Your complete forecast and activity guide.