Washington is starting Tuesday with clear skies, temperatures around 75 degrees and plenty of humidity, but the city is headed for a mostly sunny afternoon near 88. A brief patch of fog could slow the early morning commute before the summer sun takes over.
Tuesday Starts Humid Before Sunshine Takes Over
Patchy fog is possible between 7 and 8 a.m., especially in sheltered areas. After that, skies should turn mostly sunny, with north winds around 7 mph and only a small chance of a stray shower or thunderstorm later in the afternoon.
Tuesday night looks mostly clear, with temperatures falling to about 71 degrees and lighter northwest winds. Outdoor plans should get a relatively easy pass after sunset, though the air may still feel sticky early in the evening.
Wednesday Brings The Week's Dry Peak
Wednesday is expected to be sunny and hotter, with a high near 90 degrees and light west winds. The National Weather Service expects high pressure to keep conditions dry through the middle of the week.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms returns after 2 a.m. Thursday, with a 20% chance of precipitation Wednesday night. Temperatures should dip to around 73 degrees overnight.
Storm Chances Return Thursday And Linger
Thursday marks a sharp turn toward unsettled weather, with showers and thunderstorms likely, a high near 87 degrees and a 70% chance of rain. Storm chances remain elevated Thursday night, when the low is expected to settle near 70.
Friday brings partly sunny skies and a 40% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The wetter pattern continues into Saturday, when showers and thunderstorms are likely and the high should reach about 84 degrees, before rain chances ease somewhat Sunday and dry, sunny weather returns Monday.
