Washington woke Friday, August 28, to clear skies and muggy air around 75 degrees, but the easy start is only a temporary truce. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected from late morning through the afternoon before the District dries out for Saturday.
Storms Arrive Around Midday Friday
The National Weather Service expects isolated showers and thunderstorms between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday, August 28, followed by scattered storms from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The overall rain chance is about 30%, with rainfall generally staying below a tenth of an inch, though a brief downpour or gusty storm could still complicate afternoon plans, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures should climb to about 87 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, with north winds near 7 mph. Storm activity is expected to fade quickly Friday evening, leaving a partly cloudy night and a low near 66 degrees.
Saturday Offers A Brief Weather Reset
Saturday, August 29, looks like the weekend’s cleanest outdoor window, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 86 degrees. Northeast winds around 5 to 8 mph should keep conditions comfortable, while the rain chance stays near zero.
That drier Saturday is a calmer turn from the more storm-focused outlook circulated Thursday; the updated forecast now gives the District a useful one-day break before humidity and heat return. The earlier setup was covered by Hoodline’s Thursday forecast.
Next Week Turns Hotter
Sunday, August 30, should be mostly sunny and warmer, reaching about 90 degrees. The heat ramps up Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1, with highs near 93 and 95 degrees, respectively, followed by another 95-degree day Wednesday, September 2.
Storm chances remain limited Monday and Tuesday but increase Wednesday afternoon and evening, when the rain chance reaches about 30%. Thursday, September 3, brings a slight chance of morning showers followed by more possible thunderstorms, with a high near 92 degrees.
The National Weather Service says the combination of heat and humidity could push heat index values into the upper 90s and possibly the lower 100s next week. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the District as of Friday morning, but people working or exercising outdoors should plan for water, shade and breaks during the hottest part of the day.
