Washington, D.C. – Warm and breezy conditions today will give way to a chance of strong thunderstorms tonight as a cold front moves through the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, highs will reach the mid-70s to near 80 degrees this afternoon under breezy conditions.
Storms are expected to develop along and north of the advancing cold front late tonight into early Friday. Some of these storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts and hail identified as the primary threats.
Forecasters note that no hazardous weather is expected through the daytime hours, but conditions may change overnight as the front pushes across Maryland, northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
The timing of the storms could impact late-night travel and early Friday morning commutes, especially if stronger storms develop.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware overnight and monitor alerts in case warnings are issued.
The shift from warm daytime conditions to overnight storms may be noticeable for commuters and early-morning travelers.
