Residents in the D.C. area should prepare for a wet week ahead, as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a mix of showers, thunderstorms, and high humidity. According to the latest weather report, today's weather includes a chance of rain this morning and a slight chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Humidity stands high at 93% with visibility reduced to three miles due to fog and mist.
For those venturing out tonight, keep umbrellas close, as NWS anticipates a 40% chance of precipitation with possible showers and thunderstorms before calming down in the early morning hours. The trend is set to quickly shift as Wednesday brings potentially higher temperatures nearing 92°F and a 70% chance of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon. These conditions are consistent with the NWS's Hazardous Weather Outlook, which includes a Flood Watch for several counties, including Fairfax and Prince William, effective from 11 a.m. today through the evening.
Thursday continues to promise scattered severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts of up to 70 mph being a possibility, signaling that residents should be prepared to secure loose outdoor items and stay current with weather alerts. As the week progresses, National Weather Service anticipates relief in sight by Friday with sunny skies and highs settling around 89°F.
The weekend heats up even more, with Saturday and Sunday forecasts showing clear sunny skies and temperatures climbing past the 90s. This summer sizzle peaks with Monday's high possibly hitting near 99°F. While the outlook does not require spotter activation at this time, the situation may change, and updates will be provided should conditions warrant increased weather-spottering activity.
