Washington D.C. residents should keep their umbrellas close as the National Weather Service has forecasted a series of showers starting this afternoon and likely to continue through next Wednesday. Today's weather, while it began with partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures with a high of 62 degrees, is expected to gradually turn as the chance of showers increases after 5 p.m., according to the NWS. The chance of precipitation is pegged at 30 percent.

Tonight, those living in the capital might be able to mostly steer clear of the intermittent showers, with the weather service predicting a 30 percent chance of rain before 8 p.m, and a low around 50 degrees. And while Sunday promises partly sunny skies with a high nearing 67, folks should be ready to quickly seek shelter as showers are again likely and thunderstorms could also possibly erupt after 2 a.m. The NWS projects a 70 percent possibility of precipitation.

As the new week dawns, Monday is set to bring more of the same with an additional 70 percent chance of showers and a high near 62 degrees. The showers are forecasted to persist into the evening, turning the odds of getting drenched up to 90 percent if stepping outside.

Citizens should expect to further navigate a wet Tuesday, with a high of 58 degrees and an 80 percent chance to see yet more rainfall. The forecast from the NWS suggests a brief respite, albeit with a lingering chance of showers early Wednesday night. However, by Thursday, it seems there will be room to breathe easier under partly sunny conditions, which should hold through to Friday with day temperatures reaching the mid-50s.