The weather is heating up this week in the Capital Area. Expect a warm-up through Friday, with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s. Winds from the south will pick up, reaching up to 25 mph, and clouds will increase. Don't worry about any major interruptions to outdoor plans, though; the real excitement is coming over the weekend.

        Saturday will bring a strong storm system with a cold front. This means widespread rain and thunderstorms are on the way. The potential for severe weather is high, with strong winds, hail, and even isolated tornadoes possible. The areas along and northeast of the I-10 corridor, stretching into Mississippi and Alabama, could see the most intense activity. The storm system is already moving onshore in the western U. S. , giving meteorologists a better idea of what to expect.

        By Friday, a stronger disturbance will move into the Midwest, with the local area finding increasing south winds up to 25 mph, more cloud cover, and a slightly better chance for a spotty shower or thunderstorm. Still, do not expect any major impact to outdoor activities; the real action arrives over the weekend.

        The weekend will start with a bang, but don't worry—Sunday and Monday will be much calmer. Highs will ease back into the upper 70s, with lows dipping into the upper 40s to low 50s. The weather will be much calmer for the recently rescheduled Wearin’ of the Green on Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will dominate for the second half of the weekend and to start the new workweek.

        The weather will be much calmer for the recently rescheduled Wearin’ of the Green on Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will dominate for the second half of the weekend and to start the new workweek.

Weekend Weather Warnings: Storms Ahead!

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