Washington, D.C. – Thunderstorms could drench the District by midafternoon Sunday, disrupting outdoor plans and creating slippery conditions along I-395 and I-295.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will begin early in the day with thunderstorm activity increasing after 2 p.m. Rainfall amounts may exceed a tenth of an inch in storm pockets, with gusty winds and brief downpours likely. The chance of precipitation is 70%.
Residents should monitor weather alerts, especially if commuting or traveling by foot downtown. Pack umbrellas, postpone picnics, and avoid driving through pooled water. Metro riders should prepare for minor delays during heavier rainfall periods.
Sunday night brings continued rain chances before 11 p.m. as the system exits. A calmer pattern briefly returns Monday, but more storms roll in again Monday night into Tuesday with a 60% chance of rainfall. Tuesday remains wet with another round of likely showers.
High temperatures remain consistent in the low 80s through midweek, paired with elevated humidity.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Washington, D.C. (June 7–12):
- Saturday (June 7): High 83°F – Showers likely after 2 p.m. with chance of thunderstorms.
- Sunday (June 8): High 77°F – Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m.
- Monday (June 9): High 82°F – Slight chance of storms after 2 p.m.
- Tuesday (June 10): High 82°F – Showers likely throughout the day.
- Wednesday (June 11): High 84°F – Sunny and dry.
⚠️ More storm chances return Monday night. Stay tuned for updated advisories and alerts.
