Washington, D.C. woke up Sunday, July 26, to a thick, muggy blanket of air, with mostly cloudy skies, temperatures hovering near 70°F and patchy fog in some of the usual low‑lying trouble spots. Through the day, the city will heat up into the mid‑80s, topping out near 86°F, with about a 25–30% chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms by late afternoon. Any heavier downpours could briefly pond water on urban streets, and visibility may drop at times during the commute.
Afternoon Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered storms are most likely from late afternoon into the early evening, with coverage ramping up after about 5 p.m. Most of these cells should be short‑lived but capable of dumping heavy rain for a brief stretch, which could lead to localized street flooding. Southeast winds stay on the light side today, though they are expected to trend a bit breezier ahead of a front later in the week.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026: Severe Threat
On Tuesday, forecasters are tracking a warm front in the morning followed by a potent cold front in the afternoon, a one‑two punch that will increase the risk for organized, strong to severe thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, the primary hazards are damaging wind gusts and heavy rain that could trigger flash flooding in spots. If you have outdoor plans Tuesday, keep a close eye on updates and be ready to move indoors quickly if storms fire up.
Monday And The Rest Of The Week
Monday, July 27, 2026, turns hotter and still humid, with highs near 89°F, and daily storm chances stick around through Tuesday, July 28, before drier air finally pushes in by mid‑ to late‑week. High pressure should knock humidity down a notch and bring highs back into the low‑to‑mid‑80s for Thursday and Friday. If you have events on the calendar later in the week, it is still a good idea to monitor forecasts before heading out.
