Forecast for May 31, 2011

Today:
The main story with today will be the heat. We'll have high temperatures hitting the mid 90s with head indicies near 100 degrees. A heat index is in effect through this evening. Winds will be fairly light out of the east and skies will be mainly sunny.

Tonight:
Temperatures will stay mild throughout the night as humidity levels remain high and keep us from cooling off. Lows will be in the mid 70s.

Wednesday through Saturday:
Temperatures will stay warm through the weekend but at least humidity levels will drop some after a front moves through Wednesday afternoon. A line of storms is likely to develop during the afternoon/evening. Some of the storms may be severe with damaging winds being the main threat.

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Forecast for May 26, 2011

Today:
Skies will be sunny through the daytime hours. We will have winds increasing a bit from the south as temperatures warm to near 90. The warm temperatures combined with high humidity will make it feel even warmer.

Tonight:
There is a chance we'll have a few scattered T'Storms develop this evening. Any that do could produce strong winds and large hail and for that reason we are under a slight risk for severe storms. Lows tonight will stay mild as we only cool off to near 70.

Friday through Memorial Day:

T'Storms are possible both Friday and Saturday but we'll stay mainly dry through Monday. Temperatures will range from the low to mid 80s Saturday all the way to the low 90s by Monday. It will be a great Memorial Day for the beach or a local pool!

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Forecast for May 25, 2011

Today:
Skies today will be mainly sunny and we'll have dry conditions, at least through the daytime hours. Highs today will top into the mid to upper 80s with winds turning to the south. The latest severe threat from the SPC is seen below:

Tonight:
As has been the past couple of nights, tonight there will be a chance for some showers and thunderstorms, but not all areas will receive them. Lows will be into the upper 60s.

Thursday through Sunday:
Another round of afternoon/evening showers and storms are possible on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with the best chance for widespread activity coming on Friday. Highs Thursday and Friday will top near 90. Saturday and Sunday we'll hit the upper 80s with slightly less humid conditions.

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Forecast for May 24, 2011

Today:
A light round of morning showers will exit the District and we'll be left with partly sunny conditions through much of the day. Redeveloping showers and thunderstorms are expected, especially late this afternoon and into the evening. Some of these storms could be severe and we are under a slight risk for severe weather from the Storm Prediction Center. Highs today will be in the upper 80s with light west winds.



Tonight:
It will stay muggy tonight as we only cool down to near 70 degrees. Chances for showers and storms will continue, but mainly just during the evening.

Wednesday through Saturday:
Wednesday will be mainly dry but an isolated thunderstorm can't be ruled out. Chances for more widespread thunderstorms move back in Thursday and stay with us through at least Saturday as our weather resembles more of a Miami like forecast than a DC one.

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Forecast for May 23, 2011

Today:
Skies will be partly cloudy for most of the day but chances for showers and thunderstorms will increase as we move into the later afternoon hours. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. Winds will be from the south at 5-15 mph.

Tonight:
Chances for thunderstorms will continue during the evening but wane during the overnight ours as instability decreases with the sunset. Lows will be in the mid to upper 60s with winds coming from the southwest at 5-10 mph.

Tuesday through Friday:
Our forecast will be like one you would see in Miami or the tropics. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will exist each and every day but the majority of the time we will be dry. It will be warm and humid with highs staying in the mid to upper 80s and dew points ranging from the low to mid 60s.

Forecast for May 19, 2011

Today:
The Upper Level low that has been giving forecasters headaches all week will finally shift off to the north and east. It'll still bring in more showers and thunderstorms through our area but we'll slowly head towards improving conditions. Highs today will be in the low to mid 70s with light N winds.

Tonight:
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to stay in the forecast but mainly just during the evening hours. Lows will be in the upper 50s with winds slowly turning to the west.

Friday through Monday:
A few showers are possible, mainly early on Friday, and then we'll break out into some sunshine. Temperatures will be in the 80s on Saturday and Sunday with dry conditions. We look to stay in a mainly dry weather pattern as we enter next week too.

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Forecast for May 18, 2011

Today:
We'll have close to a repeat of Tuesday today. Anticipate periods of showers and thunderstorms with breaks in between as the upper level low remains to our southwest. Highs today will reach the low to mid 70s with light east winds.

Tonight:
Periods of showers and thunderstorms will continue tonight with cloudy skies. We'll drop down to a low near 60 with winds light out of the southeast.

Thursday through Sunday:
We'll slowly dry things up, but there will be some scattered showers and thunderstorms through Friday morning before skies finally start to break up some. Saturday and Sunday look dry with temperatures by the weekend climbing into the lower 80s.

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Forecast for May 17, 2011

Today:
The United States is locked into a blocking pattern this week. A blocking pattern is a formation of systems that keeps them from moving. Right now we are in an omega block and an upper level low will be keeping us with showers and storms for the next couple of days before the Omega Block finally breaks down. Highs will be in the low 70s with light east winds.

Tonight:
Periods of showers will continue across the entire Eastern Seaboard. Lows will only drop to near 60 due to the thick clouds and high levels of moisture that will be across DC.

Wednesday through Saturday:
Periods of Showers and Thunderstorms will continue on Wednesday before chances slowly diminish on Thursday. By Friday morning the rain should all be over but we'll have cloudy skies. Temperatures through the period will gradually warm back into the upper 70s. The sunshine looks to finally return by Saturday afternoon.

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Forecast for May 12, 2011

Today:
Another perfect 10 will be found across DC today. Winds will be from the south at 5-10 mph as temperatures climb into the middle to upper 70s.

Tonight:
A few clouds will filter in today and by Friday morning we'll have partly to mostly cloudy conditions. Lows will only cool off to near 60 with the added blanket and winds will be calm.

Friday through Monday:
Friday will be mainly dry for the area but a few spots may see some isolated showers. The best chance for rain Friday will come in the evening. Saturday and Sunday we'll have scattered showers and thunderstorms with the better thunderstorm chance coming Sunday. Temperatures through the period will remain in the low to mid 70s.


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Forecast for May 10, 2011

Today:
Sunshine will be plentiful again today as our weather will remain nearly the same as yesterday. The only real difference will be that we climb up a few degrees to the mid 70s.

Tonight:
It will be another superb evening with light and variable winds and temperatures cooling off into the mid 50s in the city and in the upper 40s through the suburbs.

Wednesday through Saturday:
The weather will stay gorgeous through the daytime hours on Friday, with temperatures staying mainly in the mid 70s through Saturday. A chance for showers and storms will move in Friday evening, but the best chance for widely scattered rain will be on Saturday.

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Forecast for May 9, 2011

Today:
Perfect, light north winds, sunshine, and high temperatures will be in the low 70s.

Tonight:
It will be a comfortable evening to start off the work week for the entire North Eastern region of the United States. Lows will be in the lower 50s in teh city and in the mid to upper 40s in the suburbs.

Tuesday Through Friday:
Our day's will be like a broken record to start off the week with temperatures slowly warming from the low to mid 70s to the upper 70s by Friday. Friday will be our next opportunity for widespread showers and thunderstorms.

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Forecast for May 5, 2011

Today:
For Cinco de Mayo we'll have plenty of sunshine with breezy and cool winds from the northwest. Highs today will be near 70.

Tonight:
Skies will remain clear tonight as the pressure gradient weakens and winds diminish. Lows will be in the lower 40s, meaning a jacket would be a wise idea if you're heading out to celebrate.

Friday through Monday:
Models are now flip flopping on rain chances for the weekend. While none of the days will be a washout, some showers should be anticipated across the Mid-Atlantic on Friday and Saturday with just a few lingering chances on Sunday. Temperatures will be in the low to mid 70s through the weekend.

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Forecast for May 4, 2011

Today:
Showers will come to an end by the midday hours with skies staying mainly gray skies through the day. An isolated shower is possible late this afternoon but shouldn't be something to cancel plans around. Temps today will remain steady near 60 degrees and winds will be a bit breezy at times out of the NW.

Tonight:
Skies will become clear this evening with winds staying from the Northwest. Lows will dip into the mid 40s in the city, and drop to near 40 in the suburbs.

Thursday through Sunday:
Thursday will be breezy but warmer than today as highs climb into the upper 60s. Friday we'll top near 70 with partly sunny skies and just a few afternoon showers. Saturday looks excellent with sunshine and highs again near 70. A better chance for rain moves into the area Saturday night into Sunday.

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Forecast for May 3, 2011

Today:
In advance of the next cold front temperatures will soar into the low to mid 80s today. Winds will be coming from the South at 5-15 mph underneath Partly Sunny skies.

Tonight:
Showers and storms will develop tonight. Some of the storms may become severe with hail and damaging winds being the main threat. As the front slides through winds will turn to the West at be a bit breezy at times.

Wednesday through Saturday:
Temps Wednesday will not rebound much from our overnight lows as a much cooler air mass controls our weather. Rain will be possible early Wednesday but end by the midday hours at the latest. Thursday will warm back to the mid 60s with Friday and Saturday looking near perfect with Partly Cloudy skies and highs near 70.

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