Washingtonians can look forward to a mix of cloudy and sunny skies as the National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports a detailed forecast for the coming week. Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 68°F and winds coming from the west at 6 to 13 mph, and gusts that may reach up to 22 mph. The information, shared on the NWS website this morning, indicates that tonight's weather will be partly cloudy with lows around 50°F and continued westward winds at a milder 5 to 9 mph.
As the weekend rolls in, Saturday promises full sunshine with highs near 70°F, lower wind speeds than Friday, but with potential gusts hitting the same mark of 22 mph. The night will see mostly clear skies and a low around 50°F, as per the latest update from NWS. Sunday's forecast looks similarly appealing, boasting mostly sunny conditions, a high of approximately 72°F, and northwest winds at a gentle 5 to 8 mph. However, there's a slight chance for rain showers later into the night.
Memorial Day is expected to continue the trend with mostly sunny weather and a high of 74°F. Moving into the midweek, those in the area should prepare for a shift as the weather turns, with showers becoming likely starting Tuesday afternoon. "Showers likely, mainly after 2pm," reads the NWS report, projecting a 60% chance of precipitation and a high temperature near 69°F on Tuesday.
Rain is expected to continue through Thursday, with temperatures reaching up to 77°F. Wednesday and Thursday nights also mention possible showers with lows hovering around 60°F. For the latest weather updates, residents can visit the NWS website.
