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PM Update: Some hefty showers this evening and tonight, then cooler Friday

The worst thunderstorms stay south, but we will probably still hear some rumbles and briefly see heavy rain. Highs may not be far from 60 to close the workweek.

By Ian Livingston1 hour ago

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Severe solar storm could trigger northern lights unusually far south Friday night

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Severe storms forecast in South after days of destructive weather in U.S.

Updated 5 hours ago

At least 3 dead as storms, tornadoes slam eastern U.S.

Updated 10 hours ago

Temperatures top 105 in Texas as early heat wave expands into Southeast

Updated Yesterday

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

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Severe solar storm could trigger northern lights unusually far south Friday night

Current forecasts project that auroras could be seen as far south as Alabama to northern California.

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Severe storms forecast in South after days of destructive weather in U.S.

Updated May 9

At least 3 dead as storms, tornadoes slam eastern U.S.

Updated May 9

Temperatures top 105 in Texas as early heat wave expands into Southeast

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Severe solar storm could trigger northern lights unusually far south Friday night

PM Update: Some hefty showers this evening and tonight, then cooler Friday

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At least 3 dead as storms, tornadoes slam eastern U.S.

Large tornado strikes northeast Oklahoma as storms sweep Plains

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PM Update: Some hefty showers this evening and tonight, then cooler Friday

1 hour ago

D.C.-area forecast: Showers hold down heat today ahead of cool weekend

Updated Thursday, May 9, at 10 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Today’s heat gives way to shower and storm chances Thursday

Wednesday, May 8, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Heating up today with a shower or storm, higher storm chances tomorrow

Wednesday, May 8, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: A few showers tonight before it turns briefly hot Wednesday

Tuesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Warm and humid next few days with pesky clouds and rain chances

Tuesday, May 7, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Showers and storms into tonight, particularly from D.C. southward

Monday, May 6, at 5 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Muggy through Thursday with daily downpour chances

Monday, May 6, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Slight rain chances tonight; fog possible as humidity rises Monday

Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Scattered showers today with more rain chances through midweek

Sunday, May 5, at 6 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Duration and intensity of any rain increases tonight and especially Sunday

Saturday, May 4, at 3 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Much cooler today as rounds of showers pass by

Saturday, May 4, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: Much cooler Saturday, with occasional showers through the weekend

Friday, May 3, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Less toasty today, with periodic clouds and breezes

Friday, May 3, at 5 a.m. EDT

PM Update: D.C. snags record high after reaching 91 this afternoon

Thursday, May 2, at 3 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Summery heat today before a much cooler and showery weekend

Thursday, May 2, at 5 a.m. EDT