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5 days ago
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Canada wildfire smoke lingers over DC region bringing hazy sunshine Wednesday
WASHINGTON - Hazy skies continue across the Washington, D.C., region Wednesday as smoke from Canadian wildfires lingers in the area. Wednesday will feel warm and humid, with highs near 87 degrees, says FOX 5's Taylor Grenda. While the haze remains, conditions are slightly better than the day before, Grenda says. Temperatures on Wednesday will begin in the 50s and 60s with an early morning breeze, but humidity is on the rise and will continue climbing through the remainder of the week. Conditions remain dry Wednesday, but rain is expected to move in starting Friday Overnight, temperatures will dip to around 65 degrees, leading to a warm and humid Thursday, when more smokey haze is expected. "I think we'll have a little bit of a better chance to pick up on that smoky haze tomorrow," Grenda said. Storms may develop on Friday evening, though they will likely be isolated. Heading into the weekend, Saturday could bring scattered afternoon storms, while Sunday looks drier, with highs near 83 degrees. Unsettled weather may return Monday, with more storms possible. - Stay indoors and keep windows closed. Keep your pets indoors too! - When using air conditioning, keep the outdoor air intake closed and clean the filter to prevent outdoor smoke from getting inside. - If you go outside, avoid exertion and consider wearing a respirator (N95 or P100 mask). Monitor the air quality for your zip code at The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
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21-05-2025
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DC weather: Rainy midweek ahead of dry, sunny Memorial Day weekend
The Brief Rainy midweek with steady showers tapering by midday, lingering in the afternoon. Heavy rain overnight, off-and-on showers Thursday, up to 1.5 inches of rain by Friday. Spotty showers Friday, then dry and sunny for Memorial Day weekend. WASHINGTON - After a dry start to the week, the Wednesday morning commute is expected to be a soggy one, with steady rain persisting through much of the day. What we know Showers began rolling through the region overnight. The rain will taper off by midday, though additional scattered showers are likely in the afternoon and evening. High temperatures on Wednesday will likely be in the upper-50s and low-60s. Periods of heavy rain will continue into the night. Off-and-on showers will linger through Thursday, keeping conditions cool. FOX 5's Taylor Grenda says an inch to an inch and a half of rain is expected between now and Friday, with isolated minor flooding possible in some areas. A spotty shower could pop up on Friday, but conditions will begin to dry out just in time for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, with sunny and dry weather expected. The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
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06-05-2025
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DC weather: Scattered showers, thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon
The Brief Scattered showers and thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon. Humid morning with highs in the 70s, partly sunny skies. More rain likely Thursday before a dry weekend. WASHINGTON - A warm and sunny Tuesday in the nation's capital could bring scattered showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon and evening. FOX 5's Taylor Grenda says overnight showers have moved out of the area leaving us with a very humid start to the morning. Expect partly sunny conditions with highs in the 70s. Scattered storms possible Tuesday What we know Keep the umbrella handy just in case we see some pop-up showers and storms any time after 1 p.m. Any isolated showers should move out overnight leaving us with a sunny and dry Wednesday with temperatures back in the 70s. More showers and storms are likely on Thursday before clearing on Friday and through the weekend. The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
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18-04-2025
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DC weather: Warm, sunny Easter weekend
The Brief Clear skies with highs near 80°F and gusts up to 29 mph. Upper 80s Saturday, near 80°F Sunday, with continued sunshine. Showers possible as temperatures drop into the 70s. WASHINGTON - The Washington, D.C. region is in for a spectacular Easter weekend, with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures from Friday through Sunday. What we know FOX 5's Taylor Grenda says we can expect clear skies and highs near 80 degrees on Friday, though it will be a breezy day with wind gusts reaching up to 29 mph. Saturday brings even warmer temperatures, climbing to the upper 80s under continued clear skies. The sunny streak extends into Easter Sunday, with highs once again hovering around 80 degrees. Looking ahead to Monday, a chance of showers returns, accompanied by slightly cooler temperatures in the 70s. The Source Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.
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04-03-2025
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Severe weather threat moves toward DC region Wednesday
The Brief Severe weather threat moves toward D.C. region Wednesday, bringing gusty winds, thunderstorms, and a slight risk of tornadoes. Temperatures will reach the low 60s on Tuesday, with potential strong storms arriving by mid-to-late afternoon on Wednesday. Main threats include damaging wind gusts, hail, and a brief tornado, with rain totals between a half and three-quarters of an inch. WASHINGTON - The Washington, D.C. region remains under a slight risk for severe weather on Wednesday as a storm system approaches from the south. FOX 5's Taylor Grenda reports that Tuesday will begin chilly with temperatures in the 30s. Clouds mixed with some sunshine will build, making for a milder afternoon with highs in the low 60s. The warm-up will continue into Wednesday. What we know Also on Wednesday, the threat for severe weather moves into the area. "The timing looks like it's due to arrive by mid-to-late afternoon tomorrow," Grenda said. "Two, three o'clock is the time period we could be dealing with some strong storms." Grenda notes that the main threats from the storm will be damaging wind gusts, hail, and the possibility of a brief tornado. Thunderstorm activity could bring between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain, with wind gusts as high as 32 mph. What's next "It's been some time since we've been under severe weather threat, so just a reminder, take the necessary precautions, stay tuned to the forecast, and download our FOX Local App," Grenda said. Stay with the FOX 5 Weather Team for the latest forecast updates. The FOX LOCAL app is your source for live FOX 5 D.C. weather updates. Click here to download. The Source FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service
