Washington, DC Severe Weather Alert
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www.wunderground.comHere are the latest Washington, DC weather updates you can rely on right now:
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Current conditions and short-term outlook: Washington DC area is expected to have a warm first half of the day with temperatures near the upper 70s to low 80s, followed by a chance of late-afternoon or evening showers as a front approaches. Winds should be light to moderate from the southwest, shifting cooler as a cold front moves in. [AJ sources indicate typical May patterns with heat building into the weekend and unsettled weather later in the day.]
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7-day trend to watch: Expect mostly dry and sunny morning hours around midweek with a return of scattered showers or thunderstorms later in the week as upper-level patterns evolve. Highs will generally be in the 70s to low 80s, cooling into the 60s behind the next front. [Forecast guidance aggregators show a pattern of warmth peaking around the weekend, then a cooldown.]
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What to plan for today: If you’re heading outdoors, bring a light layer and a small umbrella or rain jacket for the late afternoon potential showers. Outdoor plans or brunches are likely to be fine in the morning, with increasing chances of precipitation later in the day. [Local forecast summaries emphasize timing of potential showers in the late day.]
Illustration: [image: a simple forecast sketch showing warm morning, potential afternoon shower near DC area, and a cooling front moving in from the northwest.]
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