Washington D.C. residents can expect a variety of weather changes this week, as detailed in the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service has indicated a sunny day today, with temperatures climbing to a high near 94 degrees, accompanied by a south wind blowing at a modest 6 to 10 mph. "Sunny, with a high near 94," the National Weather Service reports.
Tonight, however, the skies may quickly start to dramatically shift. There's a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm and again after 2am, with a slightly lower temperature settling around 74 degrees. Residents should prepare to possibly encounter disrupted sleep if thunderstorms decide to crackle across the night sky.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, the chance of rain doesn't quite let up. "A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm," says the National Weather Service, pegging the possibility of precipitation at 40%. The clouds will make their presence known, keeping the high a bit cooler at around 88 degrees, and the south wind persisting at 8 to 11 mph.
The pattern of evening storms continues Tuesday night, with the chance of precipitation increasing to 50% before 2am. Though the temperature remains consistent with the previous night's at a low around 74, the cycle of daytime heat and nocturnal storms reinforces the erratic nature of this week's meteorological mood swings.
Come Wednesday, the forecast promises some respite, with only a 20% chance of morning and afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The day is set to be mostly sunny with a high near 95 degrees, but the Southwest wind persists, gently blowing at around 6 mph. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 95," the National Weather Service offers a glimpse of hope for those looking forward to drier conditions.
