Washington D.C. residents can anticipate a sunny day ahead as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a high near 90 degrees. The morning might begin with calm, but light south winds shifting southwest are expected to pick up at 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph. This NWS report was last updated at 5:52 am EDT.
Evening plans should fare well with a mostly clear night and gentle south winds around 6 mph, although the temperature is set to dip to a more moderate 72 degrees. For those planning their weekend, the NWS advises a slight chance of showers on Saturday, shifting into a certainty of rain and possible thunderstorms post-2 pm. With the chance of precipitation standing at 80%.
Saturday might end with a splash as the NWS predicts showers and possible thunderstorms to continue before 2am, later tapering off to give way to a slight chance of showers again. Northwest winds will be blowing at around 6 mph with the low settling around 61 degrees — a crisp turn from the daytime heat. Rain may bring about a quarter to half an inch of new rainfall, so D.C. metropolitan area drainage systems will be tested once more.
A partly sunny Sunday with a high near 76 degrees will give residents a chance to recover from any thunderous interruptions. Those clear night skies should persist into Monday according to the NWS, with sunny days and quite clear nights expected until midweek, when clouds will make a subtle return. The weather will be pleasant, with daytime highs in the mid-70s and nighttime lows in the upper 50s.
