Maryland Weather Forecast: Put A Spring In Your Step

TAKOMA PARK, MD — Say so long to sporadic wind gusts. Say hello to more sunshine, according to the local branch of the National Weather Service.

The final two days of the work week present a warming trend that's expected to last through the weekend, although Thursday should be a bit on the nippy side.

The next chance of rain isn't expected until Saturday night.

Here's the latest from the National Weather Forecast:

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 24. North wind 5 to 11 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Additional reporting from Patch Editor Skip Wood.

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