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 some scattered showers and thunderstorms that may have an impact on the festivities.

The showers and storms start Friday night and are expected to go into Saturday morning as temperatures drop from the 80s to the low 70s.

“A few storms may contain brief gusty winds and brief periods of moderate to heavy rain,” said 7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin.

The wet weather continues throughout Saturday, but there could be a break in the rain during the afternoon. That could be good timing for the WorldPride Parade, which starts at 2 p.m.

“Skies will brighten a bit for the afternoon with highs on either side of 80 degrees,” Rudin said.

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