The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has issued a detailed forecast advising residents of potential showers and thunderstorms starting today and picking up early into the week. According to their latest update, today's weather features partly sunny skies with a high near 88 degrees and a 40% chance of precipitation primarily after noon. With the humidity sitting at a sticky 90% and a dewpoint of 74°F, the city is braced for an unsettled pattern that might affect outdoor plans.
Tonight, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms increases to 50%, which sets the tone for the forthcoming days. The NWS predicts a steady rise in temperatures with Monday seeing a high near 91 degrees and a calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Residents should expect 70% chance of rain, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible.
The outlook for Tuesday remains consistent; mostly cloudy skies and a high near 88 degrees, with calm winds once again giving way to southbound gusts after 2 p.m. The chance of precipitation remains high at 70%, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm forecast as likely after 2pm. The NWS warns of potential similar conditions extending into Tuesday night.
As the week progresses, Wednesday to Thursday offers no respite with a continued forecast of showers and possible thunderstorms. The cycles of rain are predicted to break briefly in the evenings, but the chance of precipitation will hover around 60% for both days with highs in the low 90s. For those seeking a dry spell, the forecast suggests mostly sunny conditions on Friday, yet the chance of rain will still linger at 50%.
The pattern of precipitation extends into the weekend, maintaining the forecast trend with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. High temperatures will likely remain in the low 90s, challenging Washingtonians to a humid and wet week ahead. For more details on the D.C. area forecast, visit the National Weather Service website.
