Washington gets one more mostly sunny day Wednesday before Thursday brings hotter temperatures and a heightened risk of severe thunderstorms. The weekend dries out, but next week could feel like peak summer.

D.C. gets a sunny, 85-degree Tuesday before heat and humidity build into Thursday’s likely thunderstorms. The weekend improves, but summer temperatures stick around.

Washington starts the week with clear skies and low humidity, but thunderstorms are likely by Thursday. The weekend stays hot with highs near 90.