The latest weather forecasts for Washington D.C. indicate a series of isolated showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures hovering around the 90s. Today's outlook promises mostly sunny skies with a climb to a high near 91 degrees, while a calm wind will veer south between 5 to 8 mph in the morning hours, according to National Weather Service.
Tonight, the city is bracing for scattered weather activities, which include isolated showers and thunderstorms before the clock strikes 3 a.m., then a brief respite until isolated showers reappear after 5 a.m., with a south wind of 5 to 7 mph winding down to calm by evening and chances of precipitation standing at 20%, this sudden shift in the Weather Service prediction comes just ahead of a workweek burgeoning with potential downpours. On Monday, the forecast is a mix of scattered showers and thunderstorms, predominantly in the afternoon, with a 60% chance of precipitation and a high once again nearing 91 degrees and for those dwelling in or traversing through the capital, these sporadic showers may prove to be a cumbersome hitch in their daily routines.
As the week progresses, the pattern of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected to continue, with Tuesday afternoon seeing a 60% likelihood of these events accompanying a toasty high of 95 degrees. The probability of rain seems to slacken slightly on Wednesday, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the forecast, particularly after 2 p.m., but by Thursday, the likelihood of storms ramps up again with a high near 91 degrees and a 60% chance of precipitation.
Into the weekend, those in D.C. can anticipate continued occurrences of showers and thunderstorms, as the chances of rainfall persist at around 60% through Friday night, though Saturday shows a slight decline in probability to 50%, offering a glimmer of potential reprieve to residents and visitors alike looking to enjoy their weekend activities without the vexatious interruption of rain but, with the weather being as unpredictable as it is in nature, one can never be too assured of a completely dry day.
