Memorial Day weekend forecast: Isolated thunderstorm possible; risk of dangerous rip currents

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.

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