Improving Air Quality Forecasted for D.C.-Area Weekend

The D.C.-area will continue to experience bad air quality due to smoke from wildfires, with a Code Orange air quality alert in place for today. However, there is a chance of showers or storms later in the day that could help cleanse the air. Temperatures will remain in the low to mid-70s. The air quality is expected to improve over the weekend, with increasing clouds on Saturday and breezy conditions on Sunday. Showers and storms are likely on Monday, with temperatures in the low to mid-80s.