Washington D.C. residents might have woken up to overcast skies today, but the National Weather Service (NWS) assures a mostly sunny day ahead, with a slight chance of showers between 10 and 11 am. According to the latest report from the NWS, the high is expected to reach near 85 degrees with a switch in wind direction from southwest to northwest in the afternoon, accompanied by gusts as high as 21 mph. Humidity stands moderate at 48%, and the barometer reads 29.67 in (1004.6 mb) as of the last update at 7:52 am EDT.
The clear skies won't be leaving us soon; tonight promises mostly clear conditions with a low around 62 degrees. The forecast sees calm winds post-midnight after a northwest wind of 5 to 7 mph. Looking ahead into the week, the NWS predicts increasing clouds on Monday, but still, expect highs near 80 degrees and continued northwest breezes.
For those planning their week, Tuesday and Wednesday serve up plenty of sunshine with highs around 80 and 87 degrees, respectively. By night, the NWS tells us to expect mostly clear conditions with lows hovering in the 60s. As D.C. strides toward the weekend, temperatures are set to rise, peaking at 93 degrees by Thursday and pushing toward the mid-90s on Friday.
With the continued sunny trend, Saturday sees a high near 91 degrees, rounding off a week that definitely leans toward the warmer side of June. "TonightMostly clear," the NWS states, indicating that the pleasant evenings are a staple for the coming days. While residents soak up the sun, it's worthwhile remembering to stay hydrated, and apply sunscreen during these bright, consecutive days of clear skies and climbing temperatures.
For more detailed information on the forecast for Washington D.C., visit the NWS website at NWS official forecast.
