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D.C.-area forecast: Decent end to the week as the next cold front approaches

We’re dealing with occasional cloudier moments heading into the first half of the weekend. A sprinkle chance today grows into a storm risk tomorrow afternoon.

By A. Camden Walker1 hour ago

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Friday, September 6, at 5 a.m. EDT

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D.C.-area forecast: Decent end to the week as the next cold front approaches

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PM Update: Staying pleasant tonight through Friday, despite higher humidity

Thursday, September 5, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Filtered sunshine through Friday with a chance of showers Saturday

Thursday, September 5, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: A little less cool tonight, and a touch warmer Thursday

Wednesday, September 4, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Stellar September weather continues before risk of Saturday rain

Wednesday, September 4, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: On the cool side tonight ahead of another winner Wednesday

Tuesday, September 3, at 5 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Super comfortable today with splendid September sunshine

Tuesday, September 3, at 5 a.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: A gorgeous start to September’s first full week

Monday, September 2, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: A few intense storms possible into tonight before a refreshing Labor Day

Sunday, September 1, at 2 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Sticky with a few storms today before a beautiful Labor Day

Sunday, September 1, at 6 a.m. EDT

PM Update: A few intense storms remain possible until we clear out later Sunday night

Saturday, August 31, at 2 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Morning gloom gives way to increased sun today

Saturday, August 31, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Summerlike to start Labor Day weekend, autumnal to end

Friday, August 30, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Humid with occasional raindrops into the holiday weekend

Friday, August 30, at 5 a.m. EDT

D.C. storm updates: After hail-producing storms, more downpours expected through this evening

Updated Thursday, August 29, at 6 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Not as hot into the holiday weekend but daily chances for downpours

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