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Storm Team4 Forecast: DC area stays mostly dry but expect some spotty showers

Warm and humid Wednesday Afternoon and evening storms remain a concern Thursday stays unsettled Slight improvement by Friday Humidity remains elevated across the D.C. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s to near 90 degrees, making it feel more uncomfortable than the thermometer indicates.

Storm Team4 Forecast: DC area stays mostly dry but expect some spotty showers

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Warm and humid Wednesday Afternoon and evening storms remain a concern Thursday stays unsettled Slight improvement by Friday Humidity remains elevated across the D.C.

High temperatures will reach the upper 80s to near 90 degrees, making it feel more uncomfortable than the thermometer indicates.

Only a few showers and thunderstorms expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours.

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Warm and humid Wednesday Afternoon and evening storms remain a concern Thursday stays unsettled Slight improvement by Friday Humidity remains elevated across the D.C. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s to near 90 degrees, making it feel more uncomfortable than the thermometer indicates. Only a few showers and thunderstorms expected to develop during the afternoon and evening hours.

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  • A few showers and thunderstorms remain possible Thursday, especially during the afternoon and evening.
  • Humidity should ease slightly, clouds, showers or a storm cannot be ruled out.
  • Storms may produce locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and brief travel disruptions.
  • Temperatures will continue near 90 degrees with muggy conditions lingering.
  • Friday brings a modest cooldown with highs generally in the mid-to-upper 80s.

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