According to the National Weather Service, Washington D.C. is bracing for an unpredictable mix of weather in the coming days. Residents can expect to see scattered showers and thunderstorms later today, with temperatures predicted to soar up to 99 degrees. The Southwest winds, blowing at a mild 6 to 8 mph, however, are not expected to provide much relief from the heat. As humidity levels hover around 69 percent, the heat index will edge slightly higher, making it feel like a sweltering 79 degrees.
Tonight, the city will likely face more intense weather, with an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Showers and thunderstorms are predicted to continue intermittently throughout the night, with new rainfall amounts varying between a tenth and a quarter of an inch—although this could be higher in some thunderstorm conditions. The South wind, pushing at 5 to 8 mph, is set to shift northwest after midnight. City-dwellers should prepare to adapt quickly to the changing conditions and ensure to stay safely sheltered during thunderstorms.
As described on the National Weather Service's website, Thursday will provide a brief respite with a 30 percent chance of scattered showers before 8 am, followed by cloudy skies that will gradually clear up. The day will warm up to a high near 89 degrees with North winds around 6 mph. The evening is set to be mostly clear, with low temperatures around 69 degrees offering some reprieve from the earlier heat.
The forecast for Friday promises mostly sunny skies and high temperatures around 87 degrees. An East wind around 8 mph should offer a mild breeze before the probability of showers and thunderstorms increases again during the night, particularly after 2 am. With a chance of precipitation at 40 percent, residents should be prepared to potentially dodge raindrops if they're out late.
Heading into the weekend, the weather continues to throw a mix of sunshine and storms at the region. Saturday's outlook suggests a 50 percent shot at showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures pushing up to a balmy 90 degrees. The pattern of precipitation carries over into Saturday night, with a 40 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before 2 am.
Sunday ups the ante with a 60 percent possibility of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm under partly sunny conditions, with highs reaching up to 92 degrees. This trend of likely precipitation carries through into Sunday evening before making way for clearer skies. By Monday, Washingtonians can expect full sunshine with highs cruising near 83 degrees, giving a clear start to the week ahead.
