As we find ourselves amidst the heart of summer, Washington D.C. is bracing for a stretch of classically warm, and to no surprise, somewhat muggy days ahead. The National Weather Service reports today's temperatures reaching towards the high 80s, with a calm breeze transforming into a southeast wind come afternoon.
This evening, the skies remain mostly clear, with temperatures gently dropping to around 70 degrees. The following days promise a continuity of sun, with the mercury climbing. A significant heat spike is anticipated by Friday, forecasting a high near a sweltering 99 degrees. Residents planning their week should take note of this uptick, and prepare for the heat, accordingly.
Looking towards the weekend, those hoping for a cooldown will have to hold tight through the heat a little longer. Saturday and Sunday both offer chances of showers and thunderstorms, primarily in the afternoon, disrupting what otherwise might be sunny days with highs in the mid-90s. The slight chance of precipitation starts Friday night, a precursor to the weekend's unstable patterns.
Weather transitions into the new week suggest that the sun will reclaim the sky by Monday, bringing along highs in the low 90s and overnight lows stationed comfortably in the mid-70s. However, for those in search of a reprieve from the impending storms, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm on Sunday might offer a brief, though not guaranteed, cessation of the heavy, humid air that's marked the season thus far.
