Residents of Washington D.C. should prepare for a sunny Sunday ahead, with a forecast predicting high temperatures and substantial humidity. According to the National Weather Service, the city woke up to overcast skies and a sticky 77 degrees Fahrenheit, but the clouds are expected to make way for clear skies as the day progresses.
The heat index on Sunday could soar to a sweltering 100 degrees. Calm winds in the morning will give way to a light breeze from the southwest in the afternoon, suggesting a slight reprieve from the heat. However, as the evening approaches, temperatures are predicted to remain high, with a low of around 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The upcoming week appears to remain warm, with Monday's temperatures expected to hover in the mid-eighties, and while there's a slight, chance of showers the likelihood is a mere 20 percent.
Looking over to the next few days, The National Weather Service advises that Tuesday will continue to be partly sunny with highs in the low eighties while the nighttime maintains the trend of mild weather patterns with expected lows around 69 degrees. Wednesday brings a higher probability of rain, with a 40 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. and a continuation of partly sunny skies.
Washingtonians would be wise to keep their umbrellas close at hand come Wednesday night, as the chance of showers creeps in before 2 a.m, and persists through Thursday. The forecast indicates that the probability of rain each day sits at about 30 percent. Despite the potential wetness, temperatures appear to be generally agreeable with highs near 81 on Thursday and climbing back to a comfortable 82 degrees by Friday.
