The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. provided a detailed forecast for the nation's capital with a brief spell of patchy drizzle before 8 a.m., and the possibility of thunderstorms appearing later in the afternoon. The overcast skies are expected to clear up, paving the way for mostly sunny conditions, with the high nearing 88 degrees. Light winds are anticipated, becoming east at around 6 mph post-noon. The chance of precipitation hovers modestly at 20%, as reported by NWS.
Following through tonight, Washingtonians might see more showers and thunderstorms before the stroke of 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers stretching between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. The expected low is around 71 degrees with a gentle northeast wind rustling at 8 mph. There's an escalated chance of precipitation, standing at 40%. Whereas on Thursday, there's a 30% chance of rain after 8 a.m. Skies will remain mostly cloudy with highs cresting near 80, and gusty northeast wind could hit as much as 22 mph.
The weather pattern takes a turn for the clearer as Thursday night's clouds are predicted to scatter, revealing mostly clear skies and bringing a low of around 65 degrees. The clear skies usher in a sunny Friday, with daytime temperatures climbing near 84 degrees, and a north wind around 7 mph. As for Friday night, residents can enjoy mostly clear skies, with the mercury dipping to a comfortable 64 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Continuing into the weekend, the forecast promises a mostly sunny Saturday with a high around 85 degrees. The evening might introduce partly cloudy skies, and the low is set to be around 69. Sunday's outlook shifts once more, as there's a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., amidst partly sunny skies and highs once again approaching 86 degrees. By Sunday night, the likelihood of rain remains, as does the pattern of partly cloudy skies, and the low is expected to tally around 67 degrees. As the new week commences, Monday's forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 84, transitioning to a mostly clear night with a low near 62.
Early morning fog and mist today briefly covered Washington, D.C., but quickly cleared. The National Weather Service forecasts a mix of clouds, sun, and occasional showers through the week. Tuesday is expected to be sunny, with a high near 80 degrees.
