Washington started the day on the steamy side, waking up to clear skies, muggy air and temperatures around 73°F. The calm will not last forever, though. A weak frontal disturbance is sliding in and could spark showers and thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening, with the main window running from about 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. If you have outdoor plans, keep an eye out for quick, heavy downpours and lightning later today.
Afternoon Storms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible after 2 p.m., with the most widespread activity favored for late afternoon and early evening. A few storms could ramp up into strong or even severe territory, bringing damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and heavy downpours that may trigger brief flash flooding in low-lying spots.
Afternoon highs should land in the mid-80s to upper-80s, roughly 85–87°F. Forecasters at the National Weather Service are calling for the same general timing and hazards across the region.
Evening And Overnight…