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

It was up around 90 again in the city today. A cold front is coming, and it’ll deliver a storm threat as it arrives in the region.

By Ian Livingston47 minutes ago

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Dangerous storm outbreak, tornadoes expected from Missouri to Tennessee

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

Updated 6 hours ago

Trapped people evacuated from FedEx facility after tornadoes hit Michigan

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Deadly tornado hits Oklahoma; more severe storms forecast to the east

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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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Dangerous storm outbreak, tornadoes expected from Missouri to Tennessee

Updated 1 hour ago

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

47 minutes ago

Trapped people evacuated from FedEx facility after tornadoes hit Michigan

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

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

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

47 minutes ago

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

PM Update: Pleasant this evening and tonight, with another try at 90 Thursday

Wednesday, May 1, at 4 p.m. EDT

D.C.-area forecast: Not quite as warm today, then back to higher heat tomorrow

Wednesday, May 1, at 5 a.m. EDT