FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
TODAY: Mostly Cloudy PM Showers, Storms Highs: 79-86 Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph It won't be nearly as hot today with highs temperatures in the 80s. A weather front will be draped across the area and will bring a chance for rain and storms during the afternoon and evening hours. Most of Virginia, D.C. and southern Maryland are all in the Level 1 out of 5 'Marginal' risk category for severe storms today. Some storms could be strong to severe, capable of producing gusty winds, frequent lightning, and localized flash flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect for south and western portions of the viewing area starting at noon. Areas north of D.C. will experience a drop in humidity and lower rain chances. Wet weather chances will continue up until midnight for the rest of the area, so have the umbrella for your Friday night plans. TONIGHT: Rain Ends Mostly Cloudy Lows: 73-78 Winds: South 5 mph Wet weather will end and dry weather is expected overnight with low temperatures in the 70s. SATURDAY: Mostly Cloudy Isolated Showers Highs: 85-88 Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph The atmosphere remains unsettled as the frontal boundary stalls over the Mid-Atlantic, keeping cloud cover in place and the chance for isolated showers and storms. Temperatures will be in the 80s with the stickiness factor a bit higher than Friday. The most likely time for storms will again be in the afternoon and early evening. Any storm that develops may be slow-moving and could still dump heavy rain in a short amount of time, leading to localized flooding, especially in typical trouble spots. SUNDAY: Partly Sunny Isolated PM Storms Highs: 89-93 Winds: West 5-10 mph The heat makes a comeback to close out the weekend, with afternoon highs soaring to the lower 90s, and humidity levels surging with heat index values closer to 100. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms, primarily during the second half of the day. These storms may be briefly intense, producing heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning. Download the First Alert Weather app to stay up to date with the latest forecast. |