PM Update: Dry Spell Hits Homestretch

Transitional day Friday as storm system approaches

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Another sun-filled but fairly chilly day -- the 22nd in a row without measurable rain -- has shaped up across the area. Highs are now reaching the mid 50s just about everywhere, and winds have become significantly less of a nuisance compared to the last two days. Mostly clear skies will persist through the rest of the afternoon and evening.

Tonight: We will see a repeat of last night with cold temperatures and mostly clear skies once again the stories. The chillier suburbs should fall to near freezing as the D.C. heat island stays closer to a "toasty" 40 degrees. Winds will be light from the east.

Tomorrow: Friday will be a transitional day as the first signs of Saturday's storm system arrive. Morning sunshine will give way to increasing cloudiness throughout the day while temperatures rise to the upper 50s to near 60 for highs. Winds continue from the east and they should increase by late in the day. Shower chances should hold off till very late in the evening, and then become likely after midnight and during the day Saturday.

See Josh's full forecast for more details on a potentially rainy Saturday, and the prospects for drying out Sunday into the start of the next work week.