Democracy Dies in Darkness

PM Update: Expect some showers this evening, then clearing into a nice Thursday

The steadiest rain is moving east, but more showers may dot the area through sunset. It will be sunny and beautiful tomorrow.

May 29, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. EDT
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Temperatures were a bit muted this afternoon as clouds developed in the midday sun. Showers and some rumbles only worked to send readings backward further. In fact, it felt a bit chilly behind the rain as readings fell into a 60- to 65-degree range in many spots. The main round is moving east of Interstate 95, but additional showers or storms will probably dot the area into evening. Just wait until tomorrow, though — it’s going to be one to bottle up.

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Through tonight: In addition to the earlier activity moving east, a couple additional showers and storms are possible through or just beyond sunset. Skies should quickly turn mostly clear overnight. As northwest winds begin delivering drier air to the region, lows will settle into the mid- and upper 50s in most spots.

Tomorrow (Thursday): It’s the first of two near-perfect weather days. There should be only a few clouds here and there as temperatures reach the mid-70s. It will be a little breezy but not bad — winds gust up to around 15 or 20 mph out of the northwest.

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Pollen update: Grass pollen is HIGH at 22.36 grains per cubic meter of air. Mold spores are moderate/high. Tree pollen is moderate.

Rain, rain: Today made it seven days in a row with measurable rain in the city. Locations nearby have mainly picked up about 1 to 2 inches over the past week, with a couple locations pushing 3 inches. Although raindrops have been frequent, many days recently have featured low totals from passing showers or storms. Tomorrow should end the rain streak, and we could even stay dry through the weekend. If that happens, it will be the first dry weekend after six straight with measurable rain.

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