Thirsty Thursday: Because It’s Hot Outside

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Conditions continue to stay mainly dry across the region while a slight chance of and isolated shower or storm isn’t out of the question, especially on Friday. Highs in western PA will rise into the low to mid 80s today, Friday, and Saturday. Lows will dip into the mid to upper 60s tonight and Friday night before upper 50s to mid 60s track in on Saturday night. The DC Region will look at highs in the low to mid 90s today before mid to upper 80s roll in on Friday and low to mid 80s track in on Saturday. Lows will dip into the low to mid 70s tonight before upper 60s to low 70s settle in on Friday night and mid to upper 60s push in on Saturday night. Hope you all have a great Thursday! Get out and enjoy it!
Current (~10-10:30am) Temperatures:
  • Erie, PA: 78
  • Franklin, PA: 73
  • New Castle, PA: 77
  • Butler, PA: 77
  • Pittsburgh, PA (KAGC): 74
  • Uniontown, PA: 74
  • State College, PA: 75
  • Frederick, MD: 81
  • BWI Airport, MD: 82
  • DC (KDCA): 83

Forecast:

Western PA:

Main threat: Heat. Don’t stay thirsty my friends.

  • Today: Partly cloudy. Slight risk of a pop-up shower or storm. Highs: Low to Mid 80s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 60s
  • Friday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a stray shower or storm. Highs: Low to Mid 80s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 60s
  • Saturday: Partly sunny. Highs: Low to Mid 80s Overnight Lows: Upper 50s to Mid 60s

DC Region: 

Main threat: Heat. Stay hydrated and limit activity outside.

  • Today: Partly cloudy. Slight risk of a pop-up shower or storm. Highs: Low to Mid 90s Overnight Lows: Low to Mid 70s
  • Friday: Chance of showers and storms, mainly later in the day. Highs: Mid to Upper 80s Overnight Lows: Mid to Upper 60s
  • Saturday: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a pop-up shower or storm. Highs: Low to Mid 90s Overnight Lows: Low to Mid 70s

Good News: Mainly dry conditions through the weekend aside from a stray shower or storm that may develop.

Bad News: Hot weather holds steady today, especially in DC.