Virginia's Bumpy Weather Forecast: When Will Storms Return?

We’ve got today to dry out and clean up from Tuesday’s waves of thunderstorms – which included flash flooding and downed tree limbs – before Virginia is smacked by more strong weather.

The chance for moderate to locally heavy rain Friday may mean localized flooding issues, and watches and warnings may be posted, according to the National Weather Service. A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia through Thursday.

Forecasters say numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected after midnight. Some storms will be capable of producing damaging winds. Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flash flooding toward morning. Thursday expect more showers and scattered thunderstorms that could bring damaging wind gusts and large hail. And heavy rains will again pose a danger of flash flooding.

Locations affected include: Washington DC, plus Prince William, Manassas, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford, Spotsylvania and the King George areas.

But, the weekend will be perfect with sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s both days.

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

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

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

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