Residents of Washington D.C. can expect a blend of sunshine and potential showers in the coming days, according to the latest weather forecasts. Today, the National Weather Service reported a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm, following a morning of patchy fog. Conditions are anticipated to be mostly sunny with calm winds before a light breeze from the south picks up in the afternoon.
While today's high is near 91 degrees, tonight temperatures are predicted to dip to a low around 74 degrees, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists between 7pm and 9pm. The humidity, sitting at a substantial 90%, is making the air feel heavier and the dewpoint rests uncomfortably at 72°F. The information, provided by the National Weather Service, also indicates that the wind speed will decrease to a calm pace into the evening.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, conditions are expected to remain partly sunny with highs consistently near 91 degrees. The chance of precipitation climbs to 50% with showers and thunderstorms more likely to occur after 11am. By Wednesday night, the chance of precipitation declines slightly to 30%, with the potential for showers and thunderstorms mainly before 8pm. Residents should expect mostly cloudy skies and a low again around 74 degrees.
The rest of the week appears to mimic the same pattern of partly sunny days accompanied by intermittent chances of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoons and evenings. Thursday's forecast includes a 40% chance of precipitation after 2pm, while Friday invites a break with a mostly sunny outlook and a high again nearing that repetitive 91 degree mark.
As the weekend approaches, temperatures are set to increase slightly, with Saturday seeing a high near 92 degrees and Sunday forecasted to be sunny with a high peaking at 96 degrees. For those making plans for early next week, Monday continues the trend of mostly sunny skies, with highs potentially rising up to 94 degrees. For a comprehensive look at the week's weather forecast, you can visit the National Weather Service's official website.
