Washington is waking under a blanket of clouds Tuesday, but the forecast is already pointing toward a sharp warm-up: after a high near 74, temperatures are expected to climb into the 80s Wednesday through Friday. Rain stays mostly out of the picture through Friday before a wetter weekend takes shape.
Clouds Hang On Tuesday
Tuesday should remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 74 and light northwest winds around 5 mph. Rain chances are minimal, making this more of a gray-sky day than a washout; tonight turns partly cloudy with a low around 59.
Summerlike Heat Builds Midweek
Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 82, followed by another mostly sunny day Thursday with temperatures reaching about 86. Friday looks like the warmest day of the stretch, with a high near 87 and mostly sunny conditions.
The National Weather Service says tranquil weather should hold through Thursday, with above-normal temperatures continuing into Friday. The quick rebound follows the raw, stormy conditions covered in Hoodline's earlier forecast.
Weekend Plans Need A Backup
A slight chance of showers arrives Friday night, mainly after 2 a.m. Saturday brings a 40% chance of rain showers, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 74, while Saturday night and Sunday carry a 60% chance of showers.
Sunday looks cooler and wetter, with rain showers likely, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 69. Monday should turn partly sunny with a high near 67, though a few showers could linger before the afternoon.
Evening Tides Bear Watching
Forecasters are also watching elevated tide levels, with minor flooding possible as soon as Tuesday evening's high tide in some low-lying tidal communities. The District has no watches, warnings or advisories listed in the current forecast package, though nearby shoreline locations including Alexandria could run close to minor flood levels.
