After a long string of cloudy and gray days, there’s good news and bad news for those searching for some autumn sunshine.
The Washington, D.C., area will get some sun before a chance of potentially strong storms over the weekend, and sweater weather will follow close behind.
Sunshine made a comeback Thursday amid highs nearing 80°.
Friday will stay sunny and seasonably hot for most of the D.C. area. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible but are most likely north and west of D.C.
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Saturday is the big day to stay weather aware as an approaching cold front pushes in storms, Storm Team4 Meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts said.
A line of storms could push through the capital region bringing damaging winds from 1 p.m. to about 7 p.m., Ricketts said.
Temperatures will top out in the mid- to upper 70s but will plummet Saturday night as the storms move out.
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If your weekend plans are flexible, pick Sunday for any outdoor activities.
Sunday is forecast to be a beautiful day, but you might need an extra layer. Highs will be in the mid- to upper 60s.
Nice fall weather will continue into the workweek. Rain chances return for next weekend.
