DC area forecast: Mostly tolerable heat and humidity this week, except Wednesday
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Today (Monday): Cooling northwest breezes could blow at around 25 mph as they gradually bring drier, more comfortable air. Early morning raindrops quickly give way to increasing sunshine. Seasonal temperatures peak in the mid 80s to around 90°. We can’t rule out a quick afternoon shower or thunderstorm as a piece of atmospheric energy passes through. Trust: medium-high
This evening: Any chance of a shower fades quickly after dark. The sky is generally clear while the winds decrease in the evening. Temperatures are expected to bottom out a few degrees near 65. Confidence: Medium-High
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Tomorrow (Tuesday): A bit warmer than Monday, with highs near 90 and maybe a few points in the mid 90s. But the humidity remains pretty comfortable with dew points mostly in the 50s, so that’s a plus. Wear that sunscreen because the sun can be virtually uninterrupted. Afternoon breezes from the southwest are a little more noticeable but remain mostly light. Trust: medium-high
Tomorrow evening: Some cloud cover is possible at times as the atmosphere becomes humid due to moderate southwesterly breezes carrying slightly higher humidity. We will also monitor the risk of thunder before dawn. Lows are mostly in the low to mid 70s. Confidence: Average
Uncomfortable heat and humidity return Wednesday with highs aiming for the mid 90s to near 100 and a heat index reaching near 105. An approaching cold front gives us a good chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon or evening, some of which could become violent. Remaining hot and muggy Wednesday evening with lows in the low to mid 70s. Confidence: Average
Partly sunny and more seasonal again Thursday and Friday with highs from the mid 80s to near 90 and less humid. Slight chances for showers and storms are favorable Thursday and Thursday evening with even lower chances Friday. Confidence: average
We should again have a warmer and wetter trend. weekend. Temperatures look like near 90 to mid 90s, although even warmer temperatures are possible if skies remain mostly sunny. The potential for a few showers and thunderstorms now favors Sunday more than Saturday. Trust: Low-Medium
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