A flood watch has been issued for the entire area from 2 a.m. through 2 p.m. on Saturday. While today started off with morning sunshine, clouds began to gather in the afternoon as a storm moved in from the south. Rain is expected to arrive late in the evening and potentially become heavier by sunrise, leading to a wet Saturday ahead. Temperatures will remain steady overnight, hovering around 50 degrees.
Tomorrow, Saturday, the heaviest rainfall is expected in the late morning to early afternoon, with a risk of flooding during this period and possibly thereafter. By mid-afternoon, the rain should taper off, leaving behind 1.5 to 2.5 inches of precipitation, with higher totals expected in areas east and northeast of D.C. Sunday will bring sunshine and a return to dry weather, with temperatures reaching the low to mid-50s after a chilly morning.
As the storm departs on Saturday, winds are forecasted to pick up, with gusts of 30 to 40 mph possible in the evening hours. The strong winds are expected to continue into Sunday, with gusts reaching around 25 to 30 mph. For more detailed forecasts and updates, viewers can visit The Washington Post’s weather page and subscribe to receive email updates.
