Forecasters are anticipating a 60 percent chance of rain on Saturday.
Attendees of the upcoming military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary may need to watch the skies and pack rain gear, as showers are forecasted to affect the Washington, D.C. area on Saturday.Why It Matters
The parade, which will take place on Flag Day and coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to be attended by hundreds of thousands, D.C. officials told reporters, according to CBS News.
During his first term as president, Trump attempted to organize a similar event after being impressed with a military-led display to mark Bastille Day in Paris during a visit to France, though the plans were canceled following criticism.What To Know
In its forecast for June 14, the National Weather Service (NWS) predicted a 60 percent chance of precipitation, with a thunderstorm possible after 2 p.m. Skies were expected to be mostly cloudy, with a high of 88 degrees Fahrenheit, it added.
For Saturday night, the NWS said showers would also be likely, and an additional thunderstorm would be possible after 2 a.
