FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024

TODAY:
Cloudy to Mostly Cloudy
Stray Showers, Patchy Fog
Highs: 76-82
Winds: East 5-10 mph
The severe weather is over, but watch for high water, wet pavement, and any downed trees or power lines after last night's storms. We'll wrap up this last week of August on a cloudy and cooler note. High temperatures will top out around 80 degrees with an east wind. Overcast skies this morning will give way to a few breaks in the cloud deck this afternoon and early evening. With an easterly wind, it will remain very humid with areas of patchy fog and low clouds throughout the day. As for rain, passing showers or storms are possible, but severe weather is not expected. 

TONIGHT:
Mostly Cloudy
Areas of Patchy Fog
Lows: 68-73
Winds: East 5-10 mph
It will be a mild and muggy night with clouds and areas of patchy fog. 

SATURDAY:
STORM ALERT
Partly Sunny
Chance PM Rain, Storms
Highs: 85-90
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph
The start of the holiday weekend will be very humid with afternoon highs nearing 90 degrees. Plan for feel-like temperatures to be well into the 90s during the afternoon.  Showers and storms will develop later in the day,  so have a backup indoor plan for your barbecues and pool outings. Any storms that develop could be strong to severe with damaging winds over 60 mph and hail. Heavy rain could lead to flooding, as well. As of this writing, the Storm Prediction Center has the DMV in the 'SLIGHT' risk category (Level 2 of 5) for storm coverage. 

SUNDAY:
Partly Sunny
Chance PM Rain, Storms
Highs: 84-89
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Plan for another summery day with highs in the upper 80s and continued high humidity. As a cold front approaches, showers and storms could develop, so keep an eye to the sky for your outdoor plans. Rain chances are trending lower on Sunday compared to Saturday; however, due to the day's heating, you will want to stay weather-aware. 

LABOR DAY MONDAY:
Mostly Sunny
Highs: near 80
Winds: North 5-10 mph
Fantastic weather rounds out the holiday weekend with sunshine, low humidity, and comfortable highs around 80 degrees. 

NEXT WEEK:
The first week of September will feel more like autumn than summer. Plan for cool mornings in the 50s and pleasant afternoons around 80 degrees. Meteorological fall starts on September 1st, and astronomical fall occurs on September 22nd.  

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