Residents in the Washington D.C. area should prepare for a smattering of weather conditions moving through the region, with the National Weather Service issuing a forecast that predicts a mix of heat, humidity, and thunderstorms. According to the latest update, today carries a 40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, conditions that will bring partly sunny skies and high temperatures nearing 92 degrees, though it may feel as hot as 102.
Tonight's weather remains unsettled, with showers and thunderstorms likely before 10 p.m. Temperatures will drop to around 76 degrees, with light southwest winds at 3 to 8 mph. There's a 60% chance of rain, with expected rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch — possibly more if storms intensify. Residents can expect occasional downpours and rumbles of thunder as the evening progresses.
The unsettled weather continues through the week. Thursday brings a high near 96, with a 30% chance of afternoon storms and a heat index reaching up to 105 degrees. Southwest winds remain steady. From Friday through Sunday, expect partly sunny skies with occasional afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs will range from the upper 80s to the low 90s.
Additionally, the National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook ultimately calls for concern, particularly this afternoon and evening where instances of flash flooding may suddenly cut through the daily routine as easily as a bolt of lightning splits the sky; however, from Thursday through Tuesday, there seems to be a brief lapse in hazardous weather threats, affording a momentary sigh of relief as residents traverse the capricious clime clinging to the capital's contours.
Despite the unsettled weather, the National Weather Service says spotter activation is not expected at this time.
