Heavy Downpours, 60 MPH Winds Possible Across NoVA, DC: Forecast

VIRGINIA — Localized flooding is possible in parts of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., Thursday night as severe storms return to the area, according to the National Weather Service. There is also a tornado risk, mainly west of Interstate 81.

After a few days in a row of dry weather, more severe thunderstorms are in the forecast for Friday across the D.C. area, the NWS said.

On Friday, the potential for storms packing heavy rain and flash flooding will extend from New England to the Interstate 95 corridor of the Mid-Atlantic region, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.

For Thursday, it will be extremely hot, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s in many locations in the D.C. area, followed by numerous storms in the evening hours across the region. A tornado and large hail are possible along the Interstate 81 corridor, the NWS said.

Forecasters at the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang said showers and storms are possible at any time Thursday evening. "For now, it looks like the most activity moves through after midnight. Don’t be shocked if some thunder and heavy downpours awaken you," the Capital Weather Gang said.

Each day through the weekend features scattered showers and storms in the afternoon, with Friday and Saturday looking to have the best chance for more widespread storms that may be strong or severe, WUSA9 reported.

Humidity levels will be even higher Friday and over the weekend. This means "feels-like temperatures" will remain in the 90s through the weekend, according to WJLA.

"While it won't be a washout, some showers and storms may produce brief downpours, thunder, and lightning over the next few days, so stay weather aware," WJLA said.

At least three rounds of downpours and thunderstorms will move slowly from the central Appalachians to the mid-Atlantic coast and New England Thursday through Tuesday, AccuWeather reported.

It appears the greatest risk for flooding rainfall in the Northeast will be from late Saturday night to Sunday evening. Torrential rain may be more spotty farther to the southwest, but cities from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia along I-95 could be hit with some of the most significant rain of the entire weather pattern during this weekend, AccuWaether said.

Here is a look at the National Weather Service forecast for the next few days in Northern Virginia and D.C.:

Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 95.

Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.