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Monday AM forecast: Fog early, then summer like this afternoon

Monday AM forecast: Fog early, then summer like this afternoon

Posted 3:09 AM 3/9/2026 by Dave Baker

Dense fog could be a problem for commuters on Monday morning. Highs will stay well above normal as storm chances increase later in the week. South Louisiana continues in a much warmer-than-normal pattern to start the new week. High temperatures will climb into the (More)

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Sunday PM Forecast: Dense fog starts the week, midweek rainmaker to break warm spell

Posted 10:00 PM 3/8/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

A moisture-loaded ground will trigger dense fog across the area on Monday morning. Once that burns off, the warm and muggy pattern will continue. The next big rainmaker around midweek will seek to end the warm spell, with a noticeable cooldown trailing close behind.

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3/7/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: Widespread storms move in overnight, some could be strong

Posted 5:46 PM 3/7/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers

Widespread showers and storms will move in overnight bringing pockets of heavy rain and frequent lightning. Severe weather is not off the table, although that risk is on the lower side.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Isolated to scattered storms have popped around the area this (More)

3/6/2026

Friday PM Forecast: rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected this weekend

Posted 3:58 PM 3/6/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

A few rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected over the weekend, some of which could be strong. Temperatures will remain well above average through the middle of next week.

Tonight: Isolated showers will taper before another mostly cloudy night. It will remain (More)

3/5/2026

Thursday PM Forecast: wet pattern to persist, chance for storms ramps up this weekend

Posted 4:58 PM 3/5/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Despite the expected lull in rain on Thursday, the wet weather pattern will continue into the weekend. Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms could pose a risk to outdoor activities.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Isolated showers will taper during the evening hours. Though (More)

3/4/2026

Wednesday PM Forecast: rain has returned and will remain part of forecast into weekend

Posted 5:25 PM 3/4/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Rain has returned to the Capital Area. Keep an umbrella around for the next several days and be ready for some slick or slow commutes—especially during the afternoons and evenings.

Thursday & Friday: warm, pop-up afternoon showers and thunderstorms

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3/3/2026

Tuesday PM Forecast: muggy mornings followed by afternoon showers and thunderstorms

Posted 5:04 PM 3/3/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

The weather pattern will start to seem more like late spring than early spring. Warmth will continue as showers and thunderstorms become a part of the forecast almost daily through the weekend.

Wednesday: scattered showers and thunderstorms

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3/2/2026

Monday PM Forecast: Keep rain gear close as the week progresses

Posted 5:28 PM 3/2/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

The taste of May in early March isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. Humidity will soon join the party, bringing in a notable uptick in the number of showers and storms each day.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Although skies will stay mostly clear early on, clouds will (More)

3/1/2026

Sunday PM Forecast: Spring warmth staying put, umbrellas needed later in the week

Posted 5:14 PM 3/1/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Another gorgeous day is in the works for Monday, but keep an umbrella handy as the week progresses. Returning humidity will eventually support the return of some much-needed rain.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly clear skies will stick around through most of the night. A few (More)

2/28/2026

Saturday PM Forecast: 80s here to stay, return of rain on the horizon

Posted 9:22 PM 2/28/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron

Spring is making its presence known as the calendar flips to March, and it appears to be settling in for a long visit. Expect a beautiful, sun-filled Sunday in the low 80s, before humidity and rain chances steadily ramp up into next week.

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2/27/2026

Friday PM Forecast: warm weekend ahead, 80s not going anywhere

Posted 4:07 PM 2/27/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus

Despite a weak front moving through the Capital Area, warmth isn't going anywhere. Expect a stretch of significantly warmer-than-average temperatures that will stick around for at least the next week to ten days.

Weekend: warm and dry

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