Washington woke up to a refreshingly crisp start, with clear skies and a cool 55°F at Reagan National this morning and only a few leftover sprinkles at dawn. Skies are set to brighten and stay mostly sunny through the afternoon with a high near 76°F, while a light northeast breeze around 5 to 6 mph helps keep humidity on the comfortable side. It is a pleasant kickoff to the week, but things are on track to heat up in a big way as we head toward the weekend.
Afternoon And Week Ahead
Highs should reach about 76°F Tuesday, then climb to around 82°F on Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to push into the upper 80s on Thursday and reach the low 90s by Friday and Saturday. A strong cold front is projected to move in late in the weekend, bringing widespread showers and a chance of thunderstorms, with the best shot at rain coming Sunday into Monday.
Out on the water, a Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for some central Bay waters through mid-morning, and tidal levels could run a bit higher than usual around Wednesday's high tide near Annapolis. These details come from the National Weather Service.
Plan Ahead
With temperatures potentially hitting the low 90s late this week, it is a good time to dust off the basic heat safety playbook: drink plenty of water, avoid heavy outdoor exertion during the hottest hours and check in on neighbors who might struggle in the heat. If officials issue heat alerts, the District can open cooling centers and post updated resources for residents. For locations and practical tips, see the District heat plan.
Bottom line: enjoy the cool, sunny Tuesday while it lasts, but keep an eye on the forecast and leave some wiggle room in late-week and weekend plans in case thunderstorms and the front arrive right on top of your outdoor events or commute.
