The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports that today will be mostly sunny with a high of around 94°F. Light northeast breezes will pick up to about 6 mph by noon. In the evening, expect partly cloudy skies and a mild southerly breeze, with temperatures dropping to a comfortable 74°F.
Today's heat brings poor air quality to Washington D.C., with a "Code Orange Air Quality Alert" affected today. Sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and those with asthma or heart and lung conditions, are advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activities to reduce the impact of pollution.
Looking further into the week, Wednesday will ramp up the heat with forecasters predicting sizzling temperatures nearing 100°F. The heat index might make it feel as hot as 104°F. The latter part of the day might bring some relief with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 pm and 2 am. These conditions are likely to persist through Thursday, with storm chances sticking around mainly after 2 pm, amidst a mostly sunny backdrop and highs hovering around 88°F.
A 40% chance of rain showers and thunderstorms continue to linger in the forecast from Saturday afternoon through to Sunday night. Despite the potential wetness, the sun is expected to make appearance with Sunday highs also anticipated to reach the upper 80 and mostly sunny with a high near a much cooler 84°F. To stay updated, the National Weather Service advises visiting their official site for the most current weather information.
