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There might be some wicked weather on the way to the D.C. region Wednesday evening.

A breezy, cloudy afternoon is expected to transition into a wetter, stormier night, according to 7²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan.

“A few showers will dot radar this afternoon but a better chance for widespread meaningful rainfall along with some gustier winds and rumbles of thunder this evening,” said 7²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin.

Temperatures will inch into the mid-70s, with a southerly wind sticking around through the day ahead of an approaching cold front.

“We do have a low level severe weather threat for Northern Virginia and for Western Maryland,” said 7²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan.

The main line of rain arrives Wednesday night, bringing the potential for heavier downpours, thunder and gusty winds between 20 and 30 mph.

“As activity moves east, storms should gradually weaken, with mostly showers reaching the I-95 corridor by mid to late evening. Rain totals will generally stay under half an inch,” Rudin said.

Overnight temperatures fall back into the 50s as lingering showers come to a close.

Thursday starts damp and cooler. Highs Thursday will only reach the lower 60s under partly to mostly cloudy skies.

The warmup comes fast after that: mid-70s Friday, mid-80s Saturday and around 90 degrees Sunday.

By Monday and Tuesday, humidity builds and highs could reach the low to mid-90s.

So keep the umbrella handy Wednesday night — and make sure the AC is ready for the weekend.

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Full forecast

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Storms ending; mostly cloudy
Lows: 48-55
Winds: South to Northwest 5-10 mph

THURSDAY:
Partly cloudy
Highs: 60-65
Winds: Northwest 5-15, Gusts 25 mph

FRIDAY:
Mostly sunny, breezy
Highs: around 75
Winds: Northwest 10-20 mph

SATURDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 83-88
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph

SUNDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 85-90
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph

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