The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. has provided a detailed forecast for the coming week, with today's conditions described as partly cloudy with haze and a high near 90 degrees. The current humidity is standing at 79%, with calm wind conditions and a visibility of four miles. With the barometer reading at 30.16 in (1021.4 mb), the city braces for warm summer days ahead.
Temperatures are expected to rise slightly over the weekend, according to the NWS forecast. Sunday is predicted to be sunny with highs inching towards 92 degrees. Calm winds will gradually shift to the south, reaching speeds of 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. As the evening approaches, partly cloudy conditions with lows around 74 are forecasted.
Looking to the start of the workweek, Monday carries a slight chance of showers, ushering in a 40% probability of afternoon showers and thunderstorms with a possible high near 90. The calm before the storm persists with gentler winds from the south at around 6 mph before precipitation chances increase. This pattern of potential showers and thunderstorms intermingled with partly sunny days is reflected in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday as well.
The NWS predicts that the chance for rain will continue to toggle around 30 to 50 percent through the end of the week. Daytime temperatures are expected to consistently hover around the 90-degree mark, with Thursday and Friday also seeing a similar likelihood for showers and thunderstorms.
