District of Columbia – Bright skies today mask a significant temperature climb that will push Washington toward 96 degrees by Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service, Washington reaches 85 degrees today under mostly sunny skies. Northeast winds remain around 6 mph.
Conditions were already 73 degrees at Reagan National Airport shortly before 9 a.m. Humidity stood at 59%, with excellent visibility.
Temperatures dip to 67 tonight before the warming trend accelerates. Sunday reaches 91, with thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m.
The rain chance is only 20%, so much of the day should remain dry. Still, outdoor plans need a quick weather check.
Monday brings partly sunny skies and 93 degrees. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops later, with temperatures near 74.
Then comes the week’s strongest heat.
Washington reaches 95 Tuesday and 96 Wednesday. That represents an 11-degree jump from today’s expected high.
Drivers and pedestrians around I-95, I-395 and the Capital Beltway should prepare for increasingly hot afternoon conditions. Carry water and limit extended exposure during peak heating.
A slight thunderstorm chance returns Tuesday night. Wednesday carries another 20% chance after 2 p.m.
Any thunderstorm could briefly produce wet pavement during the afternoon commute. Drivers should allow extra stopping distance if rain reaches the Beltway.
The supplied outlook shows no snow, ice or freezing temperatures. Flash freezing is not a concern.
No specific tornado threat is identified for Washington in the supplied data. However, thunderstorms remain possible at several points through Wednesday.
Heat eases slightly Thursday, when showers and thunderstorms carry a 30% chance and temperatures reach 94. Friday drops closer to 89.
Keep checking alerts as Wednesday approaches, particularly if outdoor work or travel falls during peak afternoon heat. How hot does it feel in your neighborhood?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Washington, D.C.
- Today: Mostly sunny, high 85°F. Mostly clear later, low 67°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 91°F. 20% thunderstorm chance after 2 p.m.; low 73°F.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 93°F. 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms later; low 74°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, high 95°F. Slight thunderstorm chance later; low 76°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, high 96°F. 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
