Isolated thunderstorms, rain could impact Pride events in DC area

Thousands of people gathering to celebrate WorldPride this weekend will surely bring rainbows to D C But the forecast is also calling for specific scattered showers and thunderstorms that may have an impact on the festivities Saturday is expected to kick off the day with a dose of morning showers as temperatures climb into the low s A sparse storms may contain brief gusty winds and brief periods of moderate to heavy rain explained News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin The wet weather continues throughout Saturday with isolated storms but there could be a break in the rain during the afternoon that aligns with the WorldPride Parade which starts at p m By nightfall scattered showers will return potentially becoming more widespread across the D C region Closing out the weekend D C area residents will see even more showers and thunderstorms Storms may bring a side of hail and gusty winds The sun will make a slight return come Monday with high temperatures in the lower to middle s That noted stray showers are anticipated later in the afternoon Listen to WTOP online and on the radio at FM or FM Current traffic conditions Weather forecast Closings and Delays Sign up for WTOP email alerts Get custom alerts with the WTOP app for Apple and Android phones Forecast SATURDAY Morning showers isolated PM storms Highs - Winds SW to NW - mph Latest guidance brings the highest rain chances during this morning Skies will brighten a bit for the afternoon with highs on either side of degrees An isolated shower or storm is workable during the afternoon but the bulk will stay rain-free This is great news for the World Pride Parade happening between p m until p m SATURDAY NIGHT Scattered showers Lows - Winds Light Scattered showers will dot radar for the first half of the night becoming more numerous during the predawn hours SUNDAY Showers and thunderstorms Highs - Winds East - mph Showers and thunderstorms will roll across the DMV Sunday with the prospective for a minimal strong to severe storms The Storm Prediction Center has parts of the DMV including areas inside and around the beltway under a slight pitfall Gusty winds are attainable along with small hail during any given storm MONDAY Partly sunny stray showers Highs - Winds South - mph Plenty of sun and highs in the lower to middle s will make for a nice day A stray shower cannot be ruled out later in the day Source