The Brief
- Memorial Day weekend in the DC region is kicking off with dreary weather, including on-and-off moderate to heavy rain, gusty winds, and unseasonably cool highs.
- Sunday will bring drier periods and temperatures in the 70s.
- The forecast warns of rough surf and a risk of dangerous rip currents throughout the weekend.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The DC region is facing a chilly and wet start to the holiday weekend, though conditions are expected to slowly improve by Memorial Day.
What we know:
Gray skies, chilly temperatures, and on-and-off showers will dominate the start of the weekend, with a slight chance of an isolated thunderstorm. While we will see a couple of breaks during the day, expect rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to return Saturday evening and tonight.…