Washington D.C. Braces for Foggy Morning and Unstable Weather Ahead, Showers Likely Throughout the Week

The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has forecasted a light drizzle and fog for today, with a humidity reading that’s soaked up to 96 percent, and visibility cut down to a mere 1.5 miles, reports the weather agency. The update, which came in at 5:52 am EDT, also included details on the gradually lifting fog, hinting at skies that will clear to mostly sunny, with today's high creeping towards 83 degrees, as detailed by the NWS.

The forecast predicts a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before daybreak on June 10th. Conditions are not exactly dry or stable, the temperature will drop lightly, hovering around 69 degrees with calm winds taking a southeastern turn. This week, there's a steady chance of showers and thunderstorms, with rain chances increasing from 30% to 60% as the week goes on.

The anticipated outlook for Tuesday is cast with a similar palette of uncertainty, as weather services suggest a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly post 7 am, with gradual clearing to mostly sunny and a high near 82 degrees. For folks longing for the steadfastness of clear skies, Wednesday offers a brief clearing, the forecast promising sunshine and a high of about 85 degrees with a light western breeze in the afternoon.

Continuing through the week, the National Weather Service predicts a pattern of predominantly clear nights and sunny highs nearing the 90s, culminating in a mostly sunny Friday. Evening chances of showers sneak back into the forecast post 8 pm. As the weekend continues, showers are likely and clouds linger overhead, with daytime temperatures dropping back into the 80s.