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Chance for passing showers July 4, but clear skies likely for firework displays

The D.C. region will likely be dealing with scattered rain and thunderstorms during the day Sunday, but those hoping to catch a fireworks display are in luck, as evening conditions look clearer. Storm Team4 meteorologist Somara Theodore said after the sun goes down, the rain chances will decrease. However, she said, there is still the chance for a stray rain shower during Sunday night’s fireworks.

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Theodore said another heat wave will arrive in the D.C. region Monday and last for three or four days, with temperatures expected to reach the 90s. It will be a sunny start to the week, but rain chances do increase Wednesday night.


Forecast:

Sunday night:  Chance for showers before sunset. Lows in the mid to upper 60s. Monday: Sunny and warm. Highs around 90. Tuesday: Sunny and hot. Highs in the lows 90s. Wednesday: Sunny and hot. Chance for afternoon storms. Highs in the low 90s. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance for showers. Highs: 80s.


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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