It was right around 70 this afternoon. it is about 10 degrees warmer than average. With humidity levels rising, the temperature won’t drop much tonight. Friday will be tropical, mostly thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Nicole drifting to our west. Heat and humidity won’t be the only things to watch out for tomorrow. Until tonight: Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with showers slowly starting to threaten. Rain drops will be possible by dawn, with overnight lows reaching the mid 50s near 60. Humidity will increase overnight with light south winds. Tomorrow (Friday): Waves of heavy showers and thunderstorms are a good bet on Friday as disturbance from Nicole moves to our west. It won’t rain all day, but there may be several laps in the DC area. With many swirling winds around, a few brief tornadoes may be possible. It will feel tropical, with highs in the low 70s. Pollen Update: Mold spores are low. Other allergens are absent. Winter in the Northwest: A blizzard in progress in the northern lowlands. Bismark, ND, has seen 13 inches of snow as it approaches one of its snowiest days on record. Want our 5am forecast delivered to your inbox? Register here.
