Democracy Dies in Darkness

D.C.-area forecast: Warmth and a little sun break through before a showery weekend

Highs reach the pleasant 70s the next two days; more than an inch of rain could fall this weekend.

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May 16, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT
Colorful clouds over the Potomac River near Memorial Bridge as sun rises Tuesday. (Jeannie in D.C.)
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Today’s daily digit

A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.

7/10: Less gray and more sun today; most showers stay away.

Express forecast

  • Today: Partly cloudy and breezy. Highs: 72 to 78.
  • Tonight: Increasing clouds, light breeze. Lows: 53 to 59.
  • Tomorrow: Mainly cloudy, very light breeze. Highs: 71 to 77.

Forecast in detail

Despite a fair amount of clouds, today warms up nicely and tomorrow is similar. Of course, it would not be a 2024 weekend without showers, and the coming one does not disappoint. Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico steadily pushes into the area, while temperatures are on the cool side.