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Northern Virginia Weekend Weather: Bringing The Heat
Storms could start the weekend in Northern Virginia, while scorching heat is all but certain, according to the National Weather Service.
STERLING, VA — Even though Thursday's heat advisory has passed, the weekend is still shaping up to be a scorcher in Northern Virginia. That's the word from area branch of the National Weather Service in Sterling.
There's a chance of rain throughout Friday and thunderstorms at night, but don't expect it to cool off the area much. Temperatures will hit the 90s and 70s.
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Saturday looks nicer with partly sunny skies, but temperatures will likely stay the same. Sunday is even better with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures. Here's the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today: There's a 60 percent chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms, likely starting at 5 p.m. Storms could result in small hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. The rest of the day is mostly cloudy with a high near 93 and heat index values up to 101.
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Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue until 8pm. Then skies will become mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday: The start of the work week could see a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The day will be partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Monday Night: Chances of showers and thunderstorms will continue. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms could be in the forecast again. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday: Sunny weather will return, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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