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PM Update: Showers move through into early Wednesday, then taper off

Most of the heavy activity stays to our south. We could see some brief downpours.

By Ian Livingston7 hours ago

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Kasha Patel is the deputy weather editor for the Capital Weather Gang, covering weather, climate and the environment.

Matthew Cappucci is a meteorologist for the MyRadar app and contributor to the Capital Weather Gang.

Dan Stillman is a meteorologist and editor for the Capital Weather Gang.

Ian Livingston is a forecaster/photographer and information lead for the Capital Weather Gang.

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All recent Forecasts

The Latest

PM Update: Showers move through into early Wednesday, then taper off

7 hours ago

D.C.-area forecast: Showers increasingly likely today into tonight

Tuesday, September 17, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Showers and maybe thunderstorms become a good bet Tuesday

Monday, September 16, at 5 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: We need rain and some is coming

Updated Monday, September 16, at 12 p.m. EDT

PM Update: Increasing clouds tonight, chance of showers Monday

Sunday, September 15, at 2 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Warm, dry spell continues before rain arrives for Tuesday

Sunday, September 15, at 6 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Bright, warm day expected again Sunday — very similar to today

Saturday, September 14, at 2 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Warm this weekend before rain odds rise early week

Saturday, September 14, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Partly sunny and warm this weekend

Friday, September 13, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Cloudier and more humid today, brighter Saturday

Friday, September 13, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Additional clouds along with slightly elevated humidity Friday

Thursday, September 12, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Seasonably warm and sunny through weekend

Thursday, September 12, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Mainly clear and continued pleasant through Thursday

Wednesday, September 11, at 5 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Staying sunny and warm as Francine remains well to our south

Wednesday, September 11, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Another warm one Wednesday as clear skies persist

Tuesday, September 10, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Warm and sunny September weather, with lovely low humidity

Tuesday, September 10, at 5 a.m. EDT

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