After a week dominated by scorching temperatures and evening thunderstorms, the Washington, D.C. region is heading into a weekend of déjà vu—with more heavy rain, gusty winds, and oppressive humidity in the forecast.
Friday brought a slight reprieve from the heat, with overcast skies keeping high temperatures in the low to mid 80s (around 27–29°C). Still, scattered storms are expected to fire up by evening, tapering off around midnight.
A flood watch remains in effect for most of Northern Virginia and parts of Western Maryland through Friday night. Any storm that develops could deliver brief but intense downpours and strong wind gusts, with temperatures gradually sliding into the 70s (around 21–25°C) as the night progresses.
One of the hardest-hit areas Friday night has been northeastern Orange County, Virginia, where 2 to 4 inches of rain fell within just one hour between 9 and 10 p.m. A flash flood warning remains active there until 11:15 a.m. Saturday, also covering parts of northern Spotsylvania County.
According to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Veronica Johnson, Old Office Road in Orange County is currently closed near Black Walnut Run, where floodwaters have risen more than two feet over the roadway.
Saturday: muggy air returns with a risk of evening storms
The weekend gets off to a cloudy start on Saturday, with skies slowly breaking up into the afternoon. But any sunshine will only fuel the atmosphere for more late-day downpours. Conditions will feel sticky, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 80s (roughly 29–32°C) and dew points lingering in the uncomfortable range.
Late-day storms could be slow-moving, raising the threat of localized flooding—especially in low-lying or flood-prone neighborhoods that have already seen heavy rainfall this week.
Sunday: heat builds, storms bubble up again
Sunday looks like a classic midsummer day: hot, humid, and storm-prone. Highs will push into the low 90s (about 32–34°C), and the heat index could reach near 100°F (38°C) at times. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy, with another round of isolated to scattered storms expected late in the day. Like previous days, these could bring brief torrential rain, gusty winds, and street flooding in a few areas.
Monday: relief on the horizon
Relief finally arrives Monday as a cold front sweeps through the region. Behind it, skies turn mostly sunny, with lower humidity and milder highs in the mid 80s (around 29°C). It won’t be exactly cool, but compared to the weekend’s muggy weather, it’ll feel much more comfortable. By nighttime, temperatures are expected to dip back into the low to mid 70s (21–24°C), with partly cloudy skies returning.
Detailed forecast
Friday evening: Showers and scattered storms. Temps dip from the 80s into the 70s. Winds from the northwest at 5–10 mph. Flood watch in effect south and west of the District, with the highest risk of severe storms over central Virginia.
Friday night: Rain tapers off after midnight under mostly cloudy skies. Overnight lows will settle between 73–78°F (23–26°C), with light winds from the south. Some areas may see patchy fog by early morning, especially in the outer suburbs.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with isolated afternoon and evening storms. Highs between 85–90°F (29–32°C). Winds from the southwest at 5–10 mph. Storms may bring brief heavy rainfall and localized flooding.
Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with isolated storms possible after 3 p.m. Highs between 88–93°F (31–34°C). Winds from the west at 5–10 mph. Heat index values may touch 100°F (38°C). Brief torrential downpours and gusty winds possible.
Monday: Mostly sunny and more comfortable. Highs near 85°F (29°C). Winds from the north at 5–10 mph. Less humid air and clear skies will make for a much-needed break from the weekend heat.
