NoVA, DC Weather: Heat Climbs Over Sunny Memorial Day Weekend

WASHINGTON, DC — After storms and a possible tornado in Virginia on Friday, the DC region will see sunshine most of the weekend and the heat returns by Memorial Day.

High temperatures will climb each day, from the upper 70s on Saturday to the low 90s on Monday, the National Weather Service said.

Thunderstorms prompted multiple National Weather Service tornado watches in portions of Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland on Friday morning, Accuweather said.

A potential tornado was reported a few miles from Coatesville in Hanover County, Virginia, shortly before 6:45 p.m. EDT, according to the National Weather Service.

"Sunshine returns just when we need it most. And as far as the unofficial start of summer goes, it might be hard to ask for a lot better than this," said the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang. "Today and tomorrow are mild before the heat cranks up on Monday. Find a pool or some shade and stay hydrated. The season’s just getting started!"

High pressure will build into the region Saturday night through the remainder of the holiday weekend with abundant sunshine and temperatures moderating daily, the Weather Service said.

Here's the latest weekend forecast from the National Weather Service:

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 9 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light south wind.

Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.