Washington D.C. residents can expect a mix of sun and scattered thunderstorms today, with the NWS forecasting a 40% chance of precipitation mainly after 2 pm. According to the National Weather Service latest update, the day will be mostly sunny with highs nearing 90 degrees. A calm wind will shift east at about 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight, the scattered showers and thunderstorms should mostly dwindle before 7 pm. Increasing clouds are expected with temperatures dropping to a low around 73, while the east wind settles at around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Heading into the weekend, D.C. is looking at mostly sunny skies with high temperatures in the upper 80s.
The concise forecast for Saturday and Sunday suggests ideal conditions for those planning outdoor activities, as mostly sunny skies prevail with highs in the mid-to-high eighties and topping off at 94 on Sunday. A light south wind will accompany the Saturday night, providing a low around 71 degrees, moving to a calm southwest breeze through Sunday afternoon.
Looking ahead to the workweek, Monday remains mostly sunny with the mercury climbing to 87 degrees. As the sun sets, expect partly cloudy skies that will allow temperatures to dip to a pleasant 69 degrees overnight. Tuesday's patterns change slightly, bringing partly sunny skies and a mild high near 83, hinting at the chance of showers come mid-week.
By Wednesday, the chance of rain ticks up to 30%, matching the forecast for showers later that night. While mostly sunny skies return by Thursday with highs hovering around 85.
