Showers and storms are around today and the humidity is still palpable. But an incoming cold front sweeps it all away.
D.C. area forecast: Muggy with off and on showers today, weekend much cooler
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PM Update: Showers/storms likely, especially Thursday; Bob Ryan’s last TV weathercast
Only scattered showers and storms will make their way east overnight, but more widespread activity is likely Thursday marking the final day of this warm, humid air mass.
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D.C. area forecast: Humidity still here through tomorrow, then cool and dry into weekend
We have another warm one today and a potentially showery day tomorrow before a cold front kicks the mugginess to the curb.
PM Update: More warmth, storm chances inch up Wednesday
Storms avoided us today, and may well Wednesday - though rain chances rise slightly.
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