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Thunderstorms possible for DC area Saturday afternoon

Clouds and sunshine across the D.C. region Saturday could make way for thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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“The greatest chance of thunderstorms will be over the Potomac Highlands and central Shenandoah Valley. Mostly cloudy skies will prevail,” according to the National Weather Service. Storm Team4 meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts forecasts about a 30% chance of thunderstorms in the D.C. area Saturday afternoon.



Forecast:

  • Saturday: Midday peeks of sun, but mostly cloudy. Isolated storms in the p.m. 30%, humid. Temperatures in the mid 80s.
  • Overnight: Partly cloudy, some fog, lingering late shower possible. Temperatures in the 70s and 60s.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, humid with isolated p.m. storms. Temperatures in the upper 80s.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, hot and muggy with a 30% chance of storms. Temperatures around 90.

Current conditions:

Hot, humid week ahead for DC area with severe storm risk

A dangerous heat wave will grip the D.C. area through Thursday, with highs in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values between 100 and 105. Hot and humid conditions are expected through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, which said to expect daily thunderstorm chances and a risk of severe thunderstorms. 7News Meteorologist Eileen Whelan told WTOP that most of Tuesday will stay dry, but a few late-day thunderstorms are possible, especially north and east of D.C. as storms drift south from Pennsylvania. Any storm could produce damaging wind gusts and hail, but Whelan reiterated "storm chances are low" on Tuesday. Due to a lack of air conditioning, Parkdale High School in Riverdale, Maryland, closed early at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Prince George's County Public Schools said in a social media post.
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