Washington D.C. is bracing for a scorching week, with temperatures pushing well into the 90s, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Today's forecast predicts mostly sunny skies with a high near 93 degrees, while a steady southeast wind will weave its way through the city at 7 to 11 mph. The NWS update, recorded at 6:52 am EDT, describes the current conditions as mostly cloudy with a temperate 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tonight, the city can expect a shift to partly cloudy skies, with the temperature dipping to a more moderate 70 degrees. The gentle southeast wind persists at a mild 5 to 9 mph. Juneteenth celebrations are set to enjoy favorable weather tomorrow, with a sunny outlook, a high around 90, and a comforting southeast breeze nudging at 5 to 10 mph. For those planning to venture out into the night, Wednesday's conditions promise mostly clear skies and a low of 71, with the southeast wind calming to a whisper at 5 to 8 mph.
As the workweek continues, Thursday presents another day of clear skies and sunshine, offering highs climbing to a sweltering 92 degrees. The trend of gentle southern winds will continue, at a pace of 5 to 8 mph. Thursday night is anticipated to remain mostly clear with the nighttime temperature settling at around 74 degrees.
According to NWS, the latter part of the week will see a hike in heat levels, with Friday heralding a high near the sizzling 97-degree mark. The evening will bring partly cloudy conditions and maintain the balmy low around 74 degrees. The weekend ushers in a consistent pattern of sunny and hot days, with highs approaching an almost blistering 98 degrees by Saturday and similar outlooks for Sunday. However, come Sunday night, the potential for change looms with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, before a partly sunny Monday garnished with a possibility of more rain and thunderstorms and a high near 93 degrees.
