Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for most of the week in Washington. According to Accuweather, thundershowers are expected this evening and into the overnight, with nearly half an inch of rain predicted. Also, heavy rains are in the forecast Wednesday evening. Over three inches of rain is in the Accuweather forecast for Washington this week.

According to the National Weather Service, half an inch of rain is normal for the first five days of April, however Washington has only recorded trace amounts so far this month. The average temperature has been above the normal, recorded at 51 degrees so far this month while the norm is 45.9 degrees.

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