DC weather: Sunny Tuesday before midweek rain

DC weather: Bright Tuesday ahead of midweek showers

A bright and sunny Tuesday morning will give way to increasing clouds by the afternoon, ahead of rainy conditions midweek.

WASHINGTON - A bright and sunny Tuesday morning will give way to increasing clouds by the afternoon, ahead of rainy conditions midweek.

Clouds increase ahead of rain

What we know:

Showers will arrive early Wednesday morning, with waves of rain continuing through Wednesday night and into Thursday. 

Expect on-and-off rain, with a possible midday break on Wednesday. Total rainfall could reach one inch or more across the region.

Cool, sunny weekend expected

The good news -- the system will clear out by the weekend, bringing cool but mostly sunny conditions. Highs will hover around 70 degrees on Saturday and Sunday.

Showers may return on Monday, bringing a damp start to the Memorial Day holiday.