The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has provided a detailed forecast for the coming week, with temperatures expected to soar as the weekend approaches. According to the NWS update, today's weather will be mostly sunny with a high near 87 degrees. Light northeast winds are expected to continue, giving residents in the nation's capital a respite from the sweltering conditions that are just around the corner.
Tonight's forecast suggests a partly cloudy sky with lows dipping to around 69 degrees as the east wind calms down in the evening. The humidity, currently sitting at a sticky 76%, is expected to add to the discomfort, especially as temperatures start to climb later this week. Wednesday's outlook remains mostly sunny, promising similar conditions as the mercury inches its way to a high near 88 degrees.
Looking ahead to Thursday and beyond, the forecast from the NWS indicates clear skies with sunny weather as temperatures are set to surge. Thursday's high might reach an ambitiously scorching 92 degrees, while Friday is forecasted to be hot, with the high soaring near 98 degrees. However, Friday night won't offer much relief with low temperatures predicted to be around 77 degrees.
The weekend weather looks a bit unsettled. There's a 40% chance of showers and storms after 2 p.m. on Saturday, with a high around 95°F and partly cloudy skies in the evening. On Sunday, the chance of rain increases to 50%, and the high will be near 91°F. This warm, stormy pattern continues into Monday, with a chance of showers and storms, mostly sunny skies, and a high around 91°F.
