Northern Virginia Weekend Weather: Surely Looks Like Rain

STERLING, VA — Rain is on the way for weekend, according to the National Weather Service's satellite center in Sterling. The only question is exactly when and exactly how much? Neither can be definitively answered, and there's always a chance the bulk of the precipitation could somehow skirt the area.

Click here to track the rain's movements, per the National Weather Service. Here's what the Washington Post Capital Weather Gang says: "Rain will probably not be nonstop the whole time, but anyone with outdoor plans (Friday) afternoon through (Saturday) evening, consider finalizing a “Plan B” soon."

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As it is, there's a 90 percent chance of rain Friday, and then a near-certainty of rain Friday night, with between 1 and 2 inches possible. Saturday also is expected to be periodically rainy. Sunday offers a diminished threat of rain and a partly sunny sky. Here's the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today (Friday): Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 82. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight (Friday): Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 67. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 62. North wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

EXTENDED FORECAST:

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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