Washington rolled into Monday, June 1, 2026 under clear skies and a comfortable 61°F at Reagan National Airport. Mostly sunny skies are on tap for the afternoon with a high near 79°F and light north winds, setting up an easy start to the workweek. Temperatures run a bit below normal through midweek, then a more noticeable warm-up arrives later in the week.
Sunny Skies And A North Breeze
Forecasters expect a high near 79°F with north winds around 3 to 8 mph, which should keep humidity in check and outdoor plans pleasant. There is only a very small chance of sprinkles for most neighborhoods this afternoon and evening. More meaningful rain chances hold off until later in the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Quick Commute Note
For DC-area commuters, conditions look mostly dry with good visibility and light winds, so morning transit should run on a fairly normal schedule. If your drive or bus route hugs the waterfront, build in a little cushion of time, since localized tide-related ponding can briefly slow traffic on low-lying blocks.
Tides Threaten Annapolis This Morning
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday for parts of Anne Arundel County, with up to about one foot of inundation possible and City Dock parking likely to flood at the high tide. The advisory notes that at roughly 3.0 feet, Compromise Street begins to flood. The National Weather Service urges people not to drive through standing water and to protect flood-prone property.
Boaters Should Heed Advisories
Small Craft Advisories are posted for parts of the Chesapeake and nearby waters into Monday morning and may return later in the day as winds shift. Boaters are advised to secure lightweight gear and avoid the most exposed stretches of water when possible. Check in with marinas or local harbormasters before launching, since conditions should ease once winds fully settle out of the north later today.
Week Ahead
The cool start will not last, as highs climb into the mid to upper 80s by Thursday with low 90s possible Friday and Saturday. That warm-up will increase both heat and thunderstorm chances heading into the weekend. Expect a slight chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm Tuesday, with more numerous storm chances by Sunday as a frontal system approaches.
Bottom line for now: enjoy a mostly sunny Monday, give waterfront streets some space during the morning high tide, and keep boats and loose outdoor gear secured until the advisories are lifted. Check official updates before travel or any work along the water.
