As a result, a flood watch has been issued for the region until midnight as heavy rainfall of up to a half inch could cause localized instances of flash flooding, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Peña.

“So definitely pack the rain gear for whatever plans you might have,” Peña said.

Even though the severe threat is low, rumbles of thunder and gusty winds are possible in the stronger storms.

Temperatures will fall to the low to upper 60s.

There will be sunny skies with passing clouds, seasonable temperatures and low humidity on Sunday. Temperatures will be in the 80s.

The nice weather will continue into the last full week of August with sunny skies and slightly cooler than average temperatures Monday. It will be pleasant to go outside due to the low humidity.

It will be more of the same Tuesday with mostly sunny skies and slightly cooler than average temperatures.

Wednesday will be another day of nice weather and seasonable temperatures. Winds will become southerly, bringing in more humidity throughout the day, but staying dry.

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Forecast

SATURDAY NIGHT: Scattered showers and storms. Lows between 63 and 68.
Winds: Calm

SUNDAY: Becoming partly cloudy. Highs between 82 and 86.
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs between 78 and 83.
Winds: West 5-10 mph

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs between 79 and 84.
Winds: West 5-10 mph

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs between 81 and 86.
Winds: South 5-10 mph

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Much of the D.C. metro region spent the mid to late afternoon under a meaning weather conditions could lead to the formation of severe storms and tornadoes.

Heavy rainfall created ponding on some roadways and lowering visibility for evening commuters. �鶹���� Traffic has the latest on roadway impacts.

The FAA temporarily grounded flights at Reagan National and BWI Marshall airports due to thunderstorms.

The National �鶹���� Service has issued these watches and warnings for the D.C. area:

• Tornado watch for Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s counties in Maryland and Staffard County in Virginia until 10 p.m.

Thursday’s storms were expected to be most impactful in areas east of U.S. Route 15, according to NWS.

Urban areas were especially at risk of flash flooding, according to the National �鶹���� Service. The highest risk was near and northeast of Baltimore, Maryland.

The stormy weather was expected to move out of the D.C. region by 9 p.m.

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Before the storms arrived, Thursday was hot and humid in the D.C. region with highs near 90.

“Temperatures will fall into the 70s once those storms come through, and we’ll see cooler temperatures overnight in the 60s,” Whelan said.

Friday will be overcast, mostly dry and cooler than Thursday with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Forecast

THURSDAY EVENING: Strong to severe storms. Temperatures between 66 and 76.
Winds: Southwest to North 10-20 mph

OVERNIGHT: Rain, storms ending. Patchy fog developing. Lows between 57 and 65.
Winds: North 5 mph

FRIDAY: Mostly to partly cloudy. Highs between 79 and 87.
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph

SATURDAY: Cloudy and humid. Tracking morning, PM scattered storms. Highs between 78 and 82.
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph

SUNDAY: AM clouds, PM sun. Highs between 82 and 86.
Winds: Southwest to West 5-10 mph

Current conditions

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It’s promising news after concerns earlier this summer as the region came into the season following two years of drought, according to Renee Bourassa with the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin.

“We were a little anxious, I’ll be honest, going into this season coming off of two years of drought,” she said.

The group’s latest report shows that a week ago, 12% of the Potomac watershed was in a severe drought. Now, none of it is, and river flows are running above average for this time of year. Bourassa said the Potomac is a “flashy river,” meaning water levels can rise or fall quickly depending on weather conditions, so conditions can still change quickly.

“Our rain deficit has decreased by a couple inches just since last week. That’s also looking good, as well as river flows are pretty good for this time of year. They’re actually above average,” Bourassa said.

The improving conditions are also helping the region’s drinking water outlook. Bourassa said water supplies are where they need to be to meet the D.C. area’s needs, while reservoir levels have remained full throughout the year.

“The reservoir levels have been full throughout the year. We have not drawn down as far as water for water supply in the reservoirs, which is great news for us,” she said.

Even so, the region remains under a drought watch. More than 8 inches of rainfall is still needed to get back to average for the past year, and much of the watershed remains in moderate drought. Bourassa said more steady rain is needed to help recharge groundwater, and residents should continue using water wisely.

“Be careful of how much water you use. It’s really important to protect our water resources and the Potomac River, which is our source of water in the region,” she said.

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The National �鶹���� Service issued a for D.C. and parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia until 3 a.m. Monday.

According to the NWS, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms may have brought 1 to 2 inches of rain, with localized totals of 2 to 4 inches in areas hit by repeated storms. Flooding is possible in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

A severe thunderstorm watch was also in effect for the District and a wide swath of Maryland, Northern Virginia and the surrounding region.

The unsettled weather won’t disappear completely Monday. A cold front slowly moving through the region could trigger another shower or strong thunderstorm as temperatures climb into the low to mid-90s.

Tuesday should bring a break, with mostly sunny skies, slightly lower humidity and highs in the upper 80s. The chance for thunderstorms returns Wednesday night and Thursday.

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Waves of thunderstorms will push across our area over the next several hours. Storms may produce damaging winds, and heavy rain may lead to flash flooding. There is a risk of a few tornadoes. Storms will diminish after midnight. There will be a continuing chance of a shower or a strong thunderstorm Monday as a cold front slowly moves through the area. Tuesday will be a hot day, but the humidity will be a little lower. A chance of thunderstorms returns to the forecast Wednesday night and Thursday.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 11 p.m.

TONIGHT: Scattered thunderstorms. Storms may produce damaging winds and torrential rainfall. There is a risk of a tornado. Showers and storms will diminish after midnight. Lows upper 60s to lower 70s

MONDAY: Partly sunny, hot and humid. A chance of a shower or strong thunderstorm. Highs 90 to 95

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and a little less humid. Highs 85 to 90

WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy and hot. A chance of a thunderstorm after sunset. Highs around 90

THURSDAY: Showers and thunderstorms. Highs 85 to 90

Current conditions

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7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan said that increasing clouds throughout the day will lead to scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and evening.

“Coverage should be greatest south and west of the I-95 corridor, particularly along and south of I-66 and US-50,” Whelan said.

There’s a “marginal risk” for severe weather mainly south and west of the D.C. area.

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“Any stronger storms could produce damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and locally heavy rain capable of isolated flash flooding. It will not be a washout, but storm chances increase during peak heating,” she said.

Highs on Friday will be in the low to mid 80s. Showers and thunderstorms may continue into the evening with storms diminishing overnight with lows ranging from 68 to 73.

Looking ahead to the weekend, Sunday could bring strong thunderstorms to the D.C. area.

Forecast

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Mostly cloudy
Chance for showers, storms
Temperatures: 78-85
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph
A few showers and isolated thunderstorms will remain possible Friday evening, especially south and west of the immediate metro, as the remnants of an upstream weather maker move through. Most activity should gradually fade with time, leaving a mix of clouds and some breaks. Temperatures will fall from near 80 into the mid 70s by the late evening. Winds will be light, generally from the north and northeast.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Lingering showers/storms
Lows: 68-73
Winds: Light
Any leftover shower should quickly fade, with mainly dry conditions expected through the overnight hours. It will remain rather muggy with lows settling into the low 70s around D.C. and the nearby suburbs. Winds will stay light from the north to northeast, with some clouds lingering into early Saturday morning.

SATURDAY
Partly cloudy
Highs: 85-88
Winds: Southeast 3-8 mph
A fairly typical August day with a mix of clouds and sunshine, temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and humidity remaining slightly noticeable. Most of the DMV should stay dry, with the better chance for an afternoon or evening thunderstorm focused well to the west and southwest, mainly toward Pendleton and Grant counties in West Virginia and west-central Virginia. Any severe weather threat will also be confined mainly to those areas. Winds will gradually turn from the east to southeast.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy
Lows: 70s
Winds: Light
Mostly cloudy, warm and muggy with temperatures slowly settling into the low 70s. Most of the evening should stay dry, although the chance for a few showers begins to increase late at night and toward daybreak Sunday. Winds remain light from the south, helping keep plenty of humidity in place.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny
PM Rain, Storm chance
Highs: 87-92
Winds: South 5-10 mph
This is the day to watch. It will turn warmer and increasingly humid, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s to lower 90s and feels-like temperatures climbing into the 90s. An approaching front will help trigger scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the better chance for stronger storms developing during the afternoon and evening. Damaging wind gusts are the primary severe weather concern, while the high humidity could also support torrential rain and localized flash flooding. As of this writing, the Storm Prediction Center has the entire viewing area in a Level 1 of 5 ‘marginal’ risk for severe storms, while the �鶹���� Prediction Center has highlighted the region in level 2 of 4 ‘slight’ risk for flash flooding. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out given the amount of wind shear in the atmosphere. If current trends continue, our team may go on weather alert, so stay with us as we continue to refine the timing and threats.

MONDAY
Partly sunny
Showers and storms
Highs: near 90
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
Very warm and humid conditions continue, with highs around 90 and heat index values potentially reaching the upper 90s during the afternoon. Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible as a cold front moves through the region. Exactly how active Monday becomes will depend on the timing of the front, but southern Maryland and central Virginia could still have a stronger storm threat if Sunday’s system is slower to move east. Storm chances should begin winding down behind the front later Monday or Monday night.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny
Highs: around 85
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
A noticeable change arrives behind the front. Temperatures will still reach the mid to upper 80s, but much drier air will filter in from the north, with dew points dropping into the 60s and eventually the 50s in parts of the region. Sunshine should become more prevalent, and with the lower humidity and little or no thunderstorm activity expected, Tuesday looks considerably more comfortable.

Current conditions

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7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin said the D.C. region remains under a Level 1 out of 5 severe weather risk, with storm coverage and timing remaining somewhat uncertain.

He said any stronger storms could produce damaging wind gusts along with pockets of heavy rain and isolated flash flooding.

“The greatest severe weather threat will remain south and west of the I-95 corridor, with a ‘slight’ risk, level 2 out of 5, across the Shenandoah Valley, eastern West Virginia and far western Maryland,” Rudin said.

In the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated .

Showers and thunderstorms may linger into the evening before gradually diminishing overnight. Localized flooding is possible where storms repeatedly move over the same areas.

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Monday’s high winds knocked down trees, damaged homes and knocked out power for thousands across the D.C. region. In Gaithersburg, Maryland, high winds caused scaffolding to become loose, and two construction workers were blown around in the storm while they were suspended about nine stories, Montgomery County Fire and EMS said.

Update:9701 Fields Rd- evaluated the two construction workers. They declined transport and were not injured but shaken up after flying around 9 stories on a unsecured scaffolding. The scaffolding is now secured and has left the scene in care of building management.

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The workers escaped by breaking into an apartment window and were not injured, but were “shaken up,” the department said.

an active pattern for afternoon and evening storms is expected for the next several days, with highs in the 80s to low 90s, damaging wind gusts and instances of flash flooding possible.

By Friday, a slow-moving cold front may bring slightly cooler temperatures and lower humidity, though storm chances are expected to continue.

�鶹����’s Thomas Robertson contributed to this report.

Forecast

TUESDAY EVENING:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain, Storms
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Winds: West 5-10 mph
Plan for a warm evening with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. The greatest severe weather threat will remain south and west of the I-95 corridor, with a “slight” risk, level 2 out of 5, across the Shenandoah Valley, eastern West Virginia and far western Maryland. A ‘marginal’ risk, level 1 out of 5, covers the rest of the metro.

TUESDAY OVERNIGHT:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy
Isolated Shower, Storm
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Winds: West 5-10 mph
Partly to mostly cloudy, warm and muggy with another round of showers and thunderstorms possible, especially as additional clusters approach from the west. It will not rain everywhere, and confidence in exact coverage remains low. Any heavier storm could bring brief downpours. Lows settle into the lower to middle 70s.

WEDNESDAY:
Partly Sunny, Thunderstorms
Highs: 85-90
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Warm and humid with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Scattered showers and thunderstorms may redevelop, especially during the afternoon and evening as another disturbance crosses the region. The overall severe weather threat looks lower than Tuesday, but a few stronger storms cannot be ruled out. Highs climb into the middle to upper 80s with heat index values in the lower 90s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Partly to Mostly Cloudy, Stray Storms
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Winds: West 3-8 mph
Partly to mostly cloudy and still muggy. A few showers or thunderstorms may linger into the evening and overnight hours with the front still nearby. Otherwise, fairly quiet with lows in the lower to middle 70s.

THURSDAY:
Partly Sunny, Stray Showers
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Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
Hotter again with partly sunny skies and continued high humidity. Thursday may be the hottest day of the stretch as temperatures climb to around 90. Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible during the afternoon and evening, although the severe weather threat continues to trend lower. Heat index values could reach the middle to upper 90s.

FRIDAY:
Partly Cloudy, Chance for Storms
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Winds: Light and variable
A cold front slowly works south through the region, keeping a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. Temperatures begin to ease back with highs mainly in the middle 80s. The severe weather threat appears relatively low, and a gradual drop in humidity should begin behind the front. A more noticeable cool down and better chance of drying out arrives heading into the weekend.

Current conditions

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A line of storms from the northwest descended on the area, packing winds up to 80 mph, along with the potential for hail and tornadoes, according to �鶹���� meteorologist Mike Stinneford. The severe weather cleared out of the D.C. metro area after 6:15 p.m.

By 3 p.m., storms were causing damage along the Interstate 81 corridor. There were reports of fallen trees and power lines, as well as a tree striking a vehicle.

By 4 p.m., D.C. and all the immediately surrounding suburbs were under a severe thunderstorm warning, with the potential for 60 mph wind gusts.

High winds knocked down trees, damaged homes and knocked out power for thousands around the region. In Gaithersburg, Maryland, high winds caused scaffolding to become loose, and two construction workers were blown around in the storm while they were , according to Montgomery County Fire and EMS.

The workers escaped by breaking into an apartment window and were not injured, but were “shaken up,” the department said.

In certain areas, such as central Prince George’s County, the weather service warned of winds up to 80 mph that could inflict “considerable damage to trees and power lines.”

The week’s hottest weather across the D.C. area also continues through Tuesday, with highs in the mid-90s and heat index values above 100.

Tuesday will also be the greatest coverage of showers and storms, the National �鶹���� Service forecast, with damaging winds and the possibility for large hail in some areas.

The hot, humid conditions persist through Tuesday before temperatures ease closer to seasonal averages Wednesday.

In the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser  through 8 a.m. Thursday.

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Daily storm chances continue through midweek, with a likely break Thursday. A slow-moving cold front may bring cooler temperatures and lower humidity by Friday, though showers and thunderstorms could linger ahead of it.

Forecast

MONDAY NIGHT: Lingering storms end
Lows: 70s
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
A few showers or thunderstorms may linger, although coverage should gradually decrease. Warm and muggy with lows in the mid 70s.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny with a storm chance
Highs: 90-95
Winds: West 10-15 mph
Another hot and humid day with highs in the lower to middle 90s and heat index values reaching the mid 90s to near 100. Showers and thunderstorms become more widespread during the afternoon and evening. A “slight risk” level 2 out of 5, covers the Shenandoah Valley into eastern West Virginia and far western Maryland, with a “marginal’ risk, level 1 out of 5, elsewhere. Damaging winds are the main severe threat along with isolated large hail.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Showers and storms end
Lows: 70s
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible during the evening before gradually decreasing overnight. Muggy with lows in the lower to mid 70s. An isolated flooding problem remains possible where storms repeatedly move over the same areas.

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny with thunderstorms
Highs: 85-90
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Still warm and humid with highs in the mid 80s. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible, although the exact timing and coverage remain uncertain. Damaging winds would remain the main concern with any stronger storms.

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy
Highs: 85-90
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
Highs reach the upper 80s to around 90 with another chance for showers and thunderstorms. Severe weather chances begin to decrease as instability drops, although storms remain possible with the front nearby.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with a chance for storms
Highs: 80-85
Winds: Light and variable
A slow-moving cold front may finally bring down temperatures to middle 80s and lower humidity levels. Storm chances stick around due to the cold front and available moisture, but details on timing and intensity are uncertain at this time.

Current conditions

�鶹����’s Will Vitka and Ciara Wells contributed to this report.

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Thursday and Friday both saw afternoon temperatures climb well into the 90s, while high humidity pushed heat index values above 100 and provided energy for afternoon and evening storms.

Saturday will bring another hot and humid day, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and heat index values nearing 100.

Thunderstorms will start rolling into the D.C. region during the afternoon and evening, with the greatest severe weather threat along and north of Interstate 66 and Route 50, 7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin said.

Those storms may produce damaging winds, large hail and torrential downpours. An isolated tornado can’t be ruled out, according to �鶹���� Meteorologist Mike Stinneford.

Storm coverage should decrease Sunday, but the heat and humidity will remain. Temperatures are expected to climb above 90 again, with heat index values 100.

Only isolated storms are expected Monday before rain and storm chances increase again Tuesday and into midweek, but heat will remain a concern.

In the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser through 8 a.m. Thursday.

�鶹����’s Ana Golden contributed to this report.

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Forecast

�鶹���� Meteorologist Mike Stinneford

An isolated shower or storm is possible before midnight, but most areas will stay rain free. Sunday will be a hot day, but with no storms to worry about. It will stay hot on Monday with a chance of a late day storm. Strong to severe storms are possible Tuesday afternoon and evening.

TONIGHT: Chance of a shower or thunderstorm before midnight. Muggy overnight with lows in the 70s

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Highs in the mid to upper 90s

MONDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Chance of a late day storm. Highs in the mid to upper 90s

TUESDAY: Hot and humid with afternoon storms. Highs in the low to mid 90s

Current conditions

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The National �鶹���� Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m. for the entire immediate D.C. metro area, but canceled the watch early, before 7 p.m.

Scattered thunderstorms began to develop Friday after 3 p.m., according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans. The first storms appeared west of the D.C. area and began moving east. The National �鶹���� Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning at 3:30 p.m. for Frederick County in Maryland and Loudoun County in Virginia, which expired at 4:15 p.m. That system packed wind gusts up to 60 mph.

“There is a slight risk for damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph with any of the storms that develop. Storms should move out of the region after sunset,” Evans said.

Potentially severe weather began to move closer to D.C. just before 6 p.m., with the National �鶹���� Service issuing a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Montgomery County in Maryland and Loudoun and Fairfax counties in Virginia. Heavy rain doused central Montgomery County, prompting the weather service to issue a flash flood warning for the area until 9:30 p.m.

The weather service also canceled that flash flood warning early, around 7:15 p.m., when the threat for severe weather was over for the D.C. area.

Just like Thursday, afternoon temperatures surged past the 90s, with heat index values climbing above 100, providing more fuel to the evening storms.

It could be a repeat on Saturday, with similar high temperatures and heat index values and another possibility of afternoon and evening storms with damaging wind gusts, according to Evans.

Sunday likely provides a break from stormy weather, Evans said, but temperatures are again expected to reach the low 90s, with heat index values near 100.

Full forecast

FRIDAY EVENING: WEATHER ALERT UNTIL 8 P.M.
Partly cloudy with afternoon storms
Temperatures: 80s
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Another summer sizzler for the D.C. region. Highs range from the 80s to lower 90s east of the Blue Ridge and heat index values around 100. Thunderstorms are expected and the Storm Prediction Center has the I-95 corridor from the D.C. area north toward Baltimore under a “slight” risk, Level 2 out of 5 for damaging wind gusts, hail and pockets of moderate to heavy rainfall. Storms should be somewhat faster-moving and more organized than Thursday, which lowers the flooding threat.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Scattered clouds and patchy fog
Lows: 72-78
Winds: Southwest 5 mph
It will remain warm and muggy overnight, with high humidity and areas of patchy fog possible toward Saturday morning.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with afternoon storms
Highs: 87-92 with a heat index of 95-100
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Another hot and humid day with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s east of the Blue Ridge and heat index values near 100. A weather maker will bring thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening. Storms may become more organized, with the greater severe weather potential focused along and north of I-66 and Route 50. Damaging wind gusts will again be the primary concern.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny
Highs: 89-93 with a heat index of 95-100
Winds: West 5-10 mph
The hot and humid pattern continues, but thunderstorm coverage should ease somewhat compared with Friday and Saturday. Highs will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s east of the Blue Ridge, with Sunday beginning the hottest stretch of the forecast as the subtropical ridge strengthens over the region.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy
Highs: Around 95
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Hot and humid conditions continue with highs climbing into the lower to middle 90s east of the Blue Ridge. Heat index values could once again approach 100. Thunderstorm coverage remains somewhat lower initially, although additional disturbances will begin increasing storm chances again.

TUESDAY: Partly sunny with storms
Highs: 92-97
Winds: West 10-15 mph
Another very hot and humid day with highs in the lower to middle 90s and heat index values around 100 east of the Blue Ridge. Thunderstorm chances increase again as another upper-level disturbance moves through, beginning a period of greater storm coverage into the middle of the week.

Current conditions

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�鶹���� meteorologist Mike Stinneford said some of the heaviest rain fell across the close-in western suburbs, including Potomac, Great Falls, McLean, Tysons and Springfield, as well as the Woodbridge area.

“Rainfall rates about an inch per hour, along with some gusty winds,” Stinneford said.

More afternoon and evening storms are possible Friday, as temperatures are again set to climb into the mid-90s. It could feel as hot as 102 on Friday afternoon. Just like Thursday, damaging winds will be the main concern with any storms that do pop up Friday.

The weekend may not bring relief from rough weather, as more afternoon storms are in the forecast Saturday with the potential for even more damaging winds.

Full forecast 

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy with storms ending
Lows: 70-75
Winds: East 5 mph
After a few lingering showers, it stays very warm and muggy, with temperatures settling to the 70s by dawn.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with afternoon storms
Highs: 90-95 with a heat index of 97-102
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Partly sunny, hot and humid with afternoon temperatures reaching the low 90s. Heat index values climb into the low 100s. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening, along with a chance for a few strong to severe storms. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with afternoon storms
Highs: 87-92 with a heat index of 95-100
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Hot and humid once again, with afternoon temperatures near 90 and heat index values close to 100. Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop during the afternoon and evening. Some storms may become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts remaining the main concern.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny
Highs: 88-93 with a heat index of 95-100
Winds: West 5-10 mph
A brief break from the daily thunderstorm chances is expected. It will be mostly dry, partly sunny, hot and humid, with afternoon temperatures reaching the low 90s. Heat index values climb into the upper 90s to near 100.

MONDAY: Hot and humid with a storm chance
Highs: 92-97
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Hot and humid conditions continue, with afternoon temperatures reaching the low to mid 90s and heat index values at or above 100. A few showers and thunderstorms may return later in the day or during the evening, beginning another stretch of daily storm chances.

Current conditions

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