7:00 AM | Mid-summer conditions next couple days with highs flirting with the 90 degree mark
Paul Dorian
6-Day DC Forecast
Today
Sunny, summer-like warmth, comfortable humidity levels, highs in the upper 80’s, some spots could touch the 90 degree mark
Tonight
Mainly clear, mild, lows in the lower 60’s
Thursday
Mainly sunny, summer-like warmth, more humid, an isolated afternoon shower or thunderstorm; primarily, to the N and W of the District, mid-to-upper 80’s, some spots could touch the 90 degree mark
Thursday Night
Mainly cloudy, mild, chance for showers and thunderstorms, mid-to-upper 60’s
Friday
Partly sunny, very warm, humid, chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms, mid 80’s
Saturday
Mainly sunny, warm, mid 80’s
Sunday
Partly sunny, warm, humid, chance for showers and thunderstorms, low-to-mid 80’s
Monday
Mainly cloudy, breezy, cooler, chance for showers and thunderstorms, highs should be confined to the 70’s
Discussion
After a cool start to the month of May (DCA: -4.5 degrees), the next couple of days will be a rude awakening as we'll skip right to mid-summer conditions with soaring temperatures and increasing humidity. High pressure will edge into the region today and the result will be plenty of sunshine and temperatures will respond quickly by climbing to the upper 80’s - perhaps even reaching the 90 degree mark in a few spots. It'll stay summer-like for the next couple of days and humidity levels will become more noticeable. After a rain-free day today, an isolated shower or thunderstorm will be possible tomorrow afternoon and then there is likely to be more widespread showers and thunderstorms on Friday afternoon. The weekend will feature at least partial sunshine on both Saturday and Sunday with generally rain-free conditions and high temperatures in the low-to-mid 80's. It should turn cooler on Monday with high temperatures likely confined to the 70's under mainly cloudy skies and there will be the chance for showers and thunderstorms.
Meteorologist Paul Dorian
Vencore, Inc.
vencoreweather.com