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Tuesday PM Forecast: Summer heat builds, with some minor midweek rain relief
Posted 7:39 PM 6/3/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
The summer pattern is locking in across our area, with hot and mostly dry conditions dominating much of the upcoming week. High pressure parked over the eastern U.S. is flexing its muscles, and that ridge will help to keep our afternoons toasty, with highs climbing into the low to mid 90s through (More)
6/2/2025
Monday PM Forecast: The summer sauna opening for business
Posted 2:21 PM 6/2/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Summer is returning. Heat, humidity, and near-daily afternoon pop-up storms will be mainstays moving forward.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Any afternoon pop-up showers will shut down quickly into the evening. Skies will become clear, and overnight lows will dip into the (More)
6/1/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: Summer pattern settling in; hurricane season begins
Posted 9:47 PM 6/1/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
While the weekend provided a welcome break, summer's sultry grip is about move in fast.
Here is a breakdown of what to expect:
• Monday & Tuesday: Partly sunny, muggy, with a stray shower or two
• Wednesday & Beyond: Partly (More)
5/31/2025
Saturday PM Forecast: Humidity on the rise Sunday, storm chances return
Posted 5:44 PM 5/31/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Today brought a nice break in the humidity, but it won’t last long. Some noticeable shifts are on the way starting Sunday.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Hopefully you were able to get outside and enjoy the nicer feeling conditions today, because changes will already begin (More)
5/30/2025
Friday PM Forecast: front to swipe away stickiness, showers and storms
Posted 1:35 PM 5/30/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A frontal passage will deliver the Capital Area some comfort ahead of the weekend. Don’t expect any lower humidity to last, though, the calendar does flip to June next week!
-The Weekend: not as humid, much more sun
-Early Next Week: getting (More)
5/29/2025
Thursday PM Forecast: round of thunderstorms and front to move through ahead of weekend
Posted 5:04 PM 5/29/2025 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
A frontal passage with one more shot at showers and thunderstorms is all that stands between the Capital Area and some comfort. Don’t expect any lower humidity to last, though, the calendar does flip to June next week!
-Friday: scattered showers and thunderstorms (More)
5/28/2025
Wednesday PM Forecast: Stormy stretch continues, but an end is in sight
Posted 7:59 PM 5/28/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Additional rounds of storms are likely through the end of the week. But as the rain departs, an uncommon delight for the time of year will emerge.
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5/27/2025
Tuesday PM Forecast: Front trapping storms over the region, a rare treat lies behind
Posted 4:47 PM 5/27/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
A stalling front will trigger additional rounds of storms through the end of the week. But on the heels of the wet weather, a rare treat awaits.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
- Wednesday to Friday: several rounds of storms, humid and mild
(More)...5/26/2025
Monday PM Forecast: From weekend heat to weekday storms, active pattern underway
Posted 5:26 PM 5/26/2025 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
The first round of showers and storms will finish up around sunset, but much more is on the way. Multiple rounds are expected through the end of the week.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Any remaining storms should quickly fade away around sunset. The overnight hours will (More)
5/25/2025
Sunday PM Forecast: Keep umbrellas handy, multiple rounds of storms this week
Posted 5:45 PM 5/25/2025 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Keep the rain gear close. Showers and storms will take advantage of a warm and steamy atmosphere this week.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
- Memorial Day: warm and humid, scattered storms
- Rest of the Week: periods of rain and (More)