Though storms remain in the forecast, finding more dry time outside may prove to be an easier task as the weekend draws near. Just keep in mind that the heat and humidity aren’t going anywhere, at least until a front tries to move in early next week.

Tonight & Tomorrow: Afternoon showers and storms will linger into the evening, with off-and-on activity possible overnight. While not a widespread soak, there might be a few storms out there for the morning commute, so be sure to check in with Meteorologist Balin Rogers on 2une-In before leaving home. Morning lows will stay mild in the low to mid-70s.

Thursday’s forecast is proving to be more challenging. At first glance, the setup supports another round of thunderstorms as an upper-level disturbance taps into tropical moisture. However, forecast guidance is now hinting at a narrow corridor of dry air about 10,000 to 15,000 feet up moving directly over the Capital Area. This is known as a dry slot and could choke out storm development, despite plenty of moisture at other levels in the atmosphere. Thursday will end up much drier if it ends up dominating, but if the dry slot fizzles out, storms will easily develop. Given the uncertainty in its strength, the Storm Station is holding rain coverage at 60% for Thursday — prepare for storms, but don’t be surprised if the day ends up sunnier. Look for a high in the mid-80s, though a drier day would allow highs to sneak into the upper 80s.