Five-Day Forecast for Washington, DC (June 28–July 2) Saturday: Chance of showers and storms after 2 p.m. High near 94°F. Northwest wind at 10 mph. Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high near 93°F. Slight chance of PM storms (30%). Monday: Mostly sunny, high of 93°F. Thunderstorms likely after sunset. Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely. High near 91°F. Friday, July 5, is more of the same: Temperatures reaching 90 degrees, with scattered thunderstorms expected in the afternoon. The rest of the weekend will be a few degrees cooler but much Ideal conditions set stage for July 4 in D.C., with clear skies and warm temperatures perfect for celebrations and Beyoncé concert-goers. The Fourth of July is right around the corner and our First Alert Weather team is On Your Side with an early look at the forecast. Sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected to continue across the Washington, D.C., region through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, offering ideal conditions for outdoor celebrations. Pleasant weather is expected for the Fourth of July holiday weekend in the DC area. Get the monthly weather forecast for Washington, DC, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Fourth of July forecast includes stormy weather for these travel hotspots Long-range forecasts indicate that a cold front may bring widespread storms to the northern Plains and Southeastern US on the Fourth, and there is even an outside potential for a home-grown tropical system to develop close to the Southeast coast during the holiday weekend, according to the FOX Forecast Center. Sunday brings higher chances for strong to severe storms. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the D.C. area under a slight risk — level two out of five — for severe weather on Sunday. Military flyovers are set for the Fourth of July in D.C. as President Donald Trump invited Operation Midnight Hammer pilots to the White House. The National Mall | July 4 One of the most iconic places to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July is the National Mall, in the heart of the nation’s capital. The colorful 17 1/2-minute display is set to illuminate the sky at around 9:09 p.m., launching from the sides of the Lincoln Reflecting Pool, according to the National Park Service. “Record-breaking and dangerous heat is forecast to make this Fourth of July week a scorcher across much of the West and from the southern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic,” the weather service said. Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for the week of Fourth of July 2025. With one week to go until the big holiday, thunderstorms do not look like they’ll be in the forecast for the upcoming fourth of July. Here's what to expect. Planning to come and visit Washington DC in July? Check out what's happening for Fourth of July and other events you can check out while you're here! News4’s Walter Morris has what you need to know if your plans include heading to the National Mall to see the Fourth of July fireworks. Many roads in D.C. and Arlington will be closed for Fourth of July events and fireworks. We put together a list. Expect July 4 to be extremely hot and humid, with temperatures in the 90s that could feel like the lower 100s. Most of the day will be dry, but there is a chance for some late-day storms From day to night and Beyoncé to parades, here’s what to do for the Fourth of July on the National Mall and beyond.
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