Weekend Storm Threat: Virginia Weather Forecast

It has been a nice, clear week, with temperatures only reaching 83 degrees on Thursday. The weekend weather forecast for Northern Virginia is shaping up to be warmer and wetter, according to the National Weather Service.

There's a slight chance for showers and storms Friday, as highs move to the mid 80s.

Storms are likely Saturday, mainly after 3 p.m., with showers potentially extending into the overnight hours. Temperatures will reach 91 degrees.

Things clear out Sunday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 87 degrees.

We'll stay sunny and in the upper 80s as we head into the workweek.

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

Friday: A slight chance of showers between 9am and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.