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Washington DC Area Forecast: Extreme Heat and Humidity Through Midweek

* Heat warning from noon to 8 p.m.*

A somewhat subjective assessment of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.

2/10: A grueling combination of heat and humidity. It’s starting to get tiring, and fast.

  • Today: Partly sunny and humid, possibility of isolated thunderstorms. Maximum temperatures: 94 to 99.
  • This evening: Partly cloudy, humid. Lows: 73 to 80.
  • Tomorrow: Maximum: 95 to 100.

The heat is becoming relentless and the humidity is back after a brief break yesterday. Heat indices, which take into account both heat and humidity, are expected to exceed 100 every day through Wednesday. We could do with some rain and, while there is some good news in the forecast this week, showers are in the forecast for Thursday and Friday.

Today (Monday): The sun is beating down and it gets hot quickly. We’ll likely hit 90 degrees by noon, with afternoon highs climbing into the 90s. Add in high humidity (dew points near 70 degrees) and it’ll feel like the temperature is hovering between 100 and 105 degrees. Our advice is starting to become a broken record, but remember to hydrate and take breaks if you’re spending long hours outside. An isolated thunderstorm can’t be ruled out, but most of us haven’t had any rain. Winds are light from the southeast. Confidence: medium-high

This evening: Aside from a severe thunderstorm in the evening, skies will be partly cloudy and humid overnight. Areas around downtown will likely not dip below 80 degrees while our cooler spots will be in the 70s to 75s. Air conditioners will be running at full blast. Confidence: High

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Tomorrow (Tuesday): Tomorrow will be like a carbon copy of Monday, except we could see a few places hit 100. Heat indices will peak near 105 again. A few thunderstorms could develop late, especially east of Interstate 95. Winds are light from the south. Confidence: medium-high

Tomorrow evening: It’s another muggy night with lows near 80 degrees downtown and around 70 degrees elsewhere. Most of us are staying dry. Confidence: medium-high

The heat and humidity on Wednesday Temperatures will be similar to Monday and Tuesday, with highs of 32 to 35°C and heat indices above 100°C. There is about a 30% chance of thunderstorms late in the day as tropical humidity increases in the region, although the remnants of Beryl will likely pass well to the northwest. It will be muggy Wednesday night, with lows of 21 to 27°C. Confidence: medium-high

It’s not as hot Thursday and Friday Due to a stalling front and increasing cloud cover, but humidity levels remain oppressive. Showers and thunderstorms are possible both days, but could be more numerous on Friday. Some areas could see heavy rain and flooding. Highs on Thursday will likely be around 90 degrees, while they could remain around 80 degrees on Friday. Lows will be mostly around 70 degrees. Confidence: Medium

There’s a good chance we’ll be dry in time for the weekend but it will likely still be very warm to very hot. Highs on Saturday are expected to be near 90 degrees, while we could be back in the 90s by Sunday. Overnight lows are mostly in the 70s. Confidence: Medium



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