Showers, Storms Could Disrupt Event-Filled First Weekend Of May In NoVA, DC

VIRGINIA — Rain could dampen the outlook for the first weekend of May, when various major events have been scheduled around the Northern Virginia and D.C. region.

The National Weather Service's Baltimore-Washington office is calling for rain on Saturday and Sunday. In D.C., there's a 70 percent chance of rain during the day Saturday with a high around 61 and 80 percent chance at night with a low of 55. Sunday could bring showers and a possible thunderstorm with an 80 percent chance of precipitation and high near 72. The chance of precipitation drops to 50 percent Sunday night while showers and thunderstorms could still appear.

Chances of showers and thunderstorms continue into the early week, although the likelihood goes down from the weekend.

Some weekend events are making adjustments due to the weather forecast. Running of the Chihuahuas at DC's Wharf has already been rescheduled for May 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday's Claude Moore Spring Fest in Sterling will continue under tents and indoors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Claude Moore Recreation Center and Community Center. Other events are being held inside, like the Smithsonian Craft Show from May 1 to 5 at the National Building Museum, Capital Rare Book Fair Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University Club and Free Comic Book Day at various locations Saturday.

For outdoor events, check with organizers on the weather status before attending. Some of the major event scheduled for the weekend include Around the World Embassy Tour on Saturday in DC, Taste of Tysons Corner on Saturday, International City Food Festival in D.C. Friday and Saturday, Run the Greenway in Ashburn on Saturday, Perchfest at Capital One Center in Tysons on Friday and Saturday, Korus Festival in Annandale Friday to Sunday, Flower Mart at Washington National Cathedral in D.C. Friday and Saturday, URBNmarket Spring Pop Up Market on Saturday, Alexandria Art Show and Craft Spring Fair on Saturday, Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest in D.C. Saturday, Mount Vernon's Revolutionary War Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Loudoun Latino Festival Sunday and Northern Virginia Thai Street Food and Culture Festival in Manassas.

You can also check the National Weather Service forecast for your specific town and monitor the service for weather alerts. There are currently no hazardous weather alerts for Northern Virginia and D.C.

Here's the latest DC-Northern Virginia forecast:

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 56. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday:
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.