Stormy, wet conditions across DC area following fair Easter weekend
Easter Sunday may have started on the calmer side, but the work week is bringing some rain, thunder and winds to D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Here’s what you need to know.
A stalled front draped from west to east across our area will waver around for the next few days, creating the chance for some unsettled spring weather through most of the workweek, according to 7News First Alert Meteorologist Mark Peña.
“Monday looks to feature mainly moderate to heavy rain for the first half of the day as one of the disturbances above moves into the region,” Peña told WTOP.
He said commuters driving into the city from Maryland should prepare for heavier rain than Virginia commuters will need to. Wet conditions are expected to last through the early afternoon hours
the evening drive should be calm and dry.
“While a strong storm or two is possible for areas like Central Virginia, besides some rumbles of thunder for the DC metro, little to no severe weather is expected,” Peña said.
A little sliver of sunshine on the horizon as we round out the weekend on a quiet note. The new workweek looks active with rain chances returning tonight into Monday and the risk for severe weather midweek. More at https://t.co/5RyZgpfrqr. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/wrz04xgr3P
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) April 1, 2024
The bigger storm threat will appear on Tuesday and is much more literally up in the air.
“If, and a big emphasis on IF, the stalled front nearby lifts to the north and ushers in warmer air ahead of the next disturbance … it’s possible we could see some thunderstorms which could be strong to severe,” Peña told WTOP.
In either event, he says the region is likely to see additional moderate to heavy rain on Tuesday.
Forecast:
MONDAY:
Showers
Highs: 60s
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph
Our next weather maker will bring the return of rain to start the week. Keep the wet weather gear handy for the White House Easter Egg Roll and Easter Monday at National Zoo. It’s also the Nationals first home game of the year. Wet weather chances are likely for at least part of the game. Rain may favor areas north of the DMV, it depends on where the warm front sets up in our area.
TUESDAY:
Thunderstorms
High: 60s
Winds: Southeast 10-20 mph
Rain continues and more moisture and lift from an approaching storm system will increase the chances for storms, some possibly strong. Any strong to severe storms would likely happen in the late afternoon and evening hours. The severe weather risk will depend on the placement of the warm front in our area.
WEDNESDAY:
Showers
Highs: 50s
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph
Showers are expected throughout the day. It is too early to determine rain timing and totals, stay tuned.
THURSDAY:
Showers ending, breezy
Highs: 50s
Winds: West 10-20 mph, gusts 25-30 mph
Showers will slowly end throughout the day as a cold front sweeps through. Expect breezy conditions behind the front.