VA, DC Weather: Fog, 4 Days Of Rain In Weekend Forecast

WASHINGTON, DC — Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for the District and northern Virginia on Friday, with fog expected to hamper driving conditions through 1 p.m. Low clouds will persist for much of the day, the National Weather Service said.

Maryland could get rained on from Friday through Monday, according to the forecast, as a front brings daily chances of rain, some storms, and humidity. Fog will return overnight Friday into early Saturday morning.

"While it’s still spring, a non-tropical area of low pressure currently located offshore will move through the Southeast from Friday through the weekend and bring a more summery, tropical feel to the region," AccuWeather Meteorologist Randy Adkins said.

The "tropical feel" to the weather will be due to a significant increase in humidity across the Eastern states, not necessarily above-average heat. Higher humidity, or more water vapor in the air, can trigger thunderstorms, according to forecasters.

"The higher humidity will be more reminiscent of mid-July as opposed to mid-May," Adkins said.

Those with weather-dependent weekend plans don't have much reason for hope. Much of the state will have 60 to 70 percent of rain Saturday and Sunday.

Forecasters predict mostly cloudy skies during Sunday night's blood moon and lunar eclipse.

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The next completely sunny day in the forecast isn't until Tuesday.

Here's the National Weather Service's Virginia/DC forecast as of Friday morning:

Friday: Patchy drizzle before 1pm, then scattered showers between 1pm and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog between 11pm and 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog between 8am and 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.