The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, announcing a mix of scattered showers and thunderstorms set to ricochet across the region. Residents should brace for a potential cocktail of weather conditions through the upcoming week, with today's temperatures cresting near 90 degrees and a 40 percent chance of precipitation.
The wind will start light and variable in the morning but shift to the northwest at 5 to 8 mph later. Tonight, expect isolated thunderstorms between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. The temperature will drop to around 71 degrees, with the southwest wind calming down by evening. The night will be partly cloudy.
On Tuesday, it was a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 92 degrees. Wednesday will be even hotter, with a high near 98 degrees and a small chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
On Wednesday evening, expect a humid night with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The temperature will drop to around 75 degrees. Thursday will continue the unsettled weather, with a 50% chance of rain and a high near 91 degrees.
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies with some clear breaks on Friday, with a high near 82 degrees. The weekend might see some showers.
