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Rain and possible storms threaten Saturday\u2019s Army celebration in Washington<\/strong><\/p>\n Washington, D.C.<\/strong> is bracing for showers and thunderstorms<\/strong> this Saturday, June 15<\/strong>, casting uncertainty over a day of outdoor festivities and the highly anticipated Army Birthday Parade<\/strong>, marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army<\/strong>. Coincidentally, the day also celebrates former President Donald Trump\u2019s 79th birthday<\/strong>, further boosting public attention and expected turnout.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stormy skies over the National Mall<\/strong><\/p>\n The National Weather Service (NWS)<\/strong> predicts a 60% chance of rain<\/strong> throughout the day in the nation\u2019s capital<\/strong>, with the highest risk of heavy rainfall expected between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.<\/strong>, directly overlapping the Army Birthday Parade<\/strong> scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n From 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<\/strong>, forecasters are warning of likely showers and the potential for thunderstorms<\/strong>, which could disrupt not only the parade<\/strong> but also large gatherings across the National Mall<\/strong>. The forecast later shifts to a chance of showers and thunderstorms<\/strong> from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.<\/strong>, indicating the possibility of lingering wet weather through the night.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Morning activities begin under cloudy conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n The celebration is set to kick off with a fitness event at 9:30 a.m.<\/strong>, followed by a public festival at 11:00 a.m.<\/strong> Events include interactions with Army astronauts<\/strong>, NFL guests<\/strong>, Medal of Honor recipients<\/strong>, and equipment demonstrations<\/strong>\u2014all happening under mostly cloudy skies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Earlier in the day, the NWS<\/strong> anticipates a chance of scattered showers<\/strong> until 2:00 p.m.<\/strong>, transitioning into intermittent thunderstorm risks between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.<\/strong> Despite the unsettled pattern, activities are expected to proceed with caution depending on real-time weather conditions.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Temperatures climb into the mid-80s<\/strong><\/p>\n Daytime temperatures will hover around 84\u00b0F (29\u00b0C)<\/strong>, paired with high humidity<\/strong> and limited sunshine. Evening temperatures are forecast to dip to around 67\u00b0F (19\u00b0C)<\/strong> with persistent cloud cover<\/strong> and unstable atmospheric conditions.<\/p>\n Residents and visitors planning to attend should prepare for sudden downpours<\/strong>, possible lightning<\/strong>, and a moist and muggy atmosphere<\/strong> enveloping Washington, D.C.<\/strong> well into the night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rain and possible storms threaten Saturday\u2019s Army celebration in Washington Washington, D.C. is bracing for showers and thunderstorms this Saturday, June 15, casting uncertainty over a day of outdoor festivities and the highly anticipated Army Birthday Parade, marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Coincidentally, the day also celebrates former President Donald Trump\u2019s 79th […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4099,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n