Washington, D.C. – Sunshine dominates the start of the weekend across the D.C. metro, but summer storms loom for early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, Washington will stay dry and hot through Sunday, with highs reaching 90°F Saturday and climbing to 92°F on Sunday. Winds remain light and skies mostly clear, offering ideal conditions for outdoor events, beach trips, and backyard grilling. However, the calm won’t last.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the area after 2 p.m. Monday, bringing a 30% chance of rain. The unsettled pattern could lead to wet roads along I-395, I-695, and the GW Parkway during the afternoon commute. Residents should avoid travel during peak storm hours and remain alert for potential lightning, downpours, and brief wind gusts.
Monday night brings another round of storms, with rain chances extending through Tuesday and possibly into Wednesday. While rainfall totals aren’t expected to be heavy, localized street flooding could impact low-lying intersections and commuter routes. Keep mobile alerts on and charge devices ahead of potential power disruptions.
Storm chances taper off by Thursday, giving way to clearer skies and highs near 89°F by the end of the week.
📅 Five-Day Forecast for Washington, D.C. (July 5–10)
- Saturday: Sunny, high 90°F. Calm wind becoming south up to 6 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 92°F. Light winds.
- Monday: Partly sunny, 30% chance of showers and storms after 2 p.m., high 91°F.
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., high 93°F.
- Wednesday: Showers/storms possible, partly sunny, high 92°F.
