Washington, D.C. – The weather in the nation’s capital is shaping up to be delightful this week, with comfortable warmth giving way to a blast of summerlike heat and humidity later on. As we enjoy sunny skies and pleasant temperatures today, a cool front is expected to pass through late Friday, potentially sparking off some storms before ushering in a more comfortable weekend.
Today’s forecast calls for partly to mostly sunny skies with highs ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s. The low humidity, with dew points in the low 50s, will make for a very pleasant day. There is a slight chance of isolated showers or thundershowers late in the afternoon, but most areas should stay dry. Light breezes from the northwest are expected at 5-10 mph.
Tonight will bring partly cloudy skies and continued comfort, with lows in the mid-50s to low 60s and light breezes from the north at around 5 mph. Tomorrow will see slightly warmer temperatures, with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s under partly to mostly sunny skies. The humidity will tick up slightly, but dew points should remain comfortable in the 50s for most of the day.
Thursday will mark the arrival of summerlike heat, with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s accompanied by moderate humidity levels. The night will be muggy with lows in the upper 60s to mid-70s. Friday is expected to be the hottest day of the season so far, with highs in the low-to-mid 90s and high humidity. Thunderstorms could develop in the afternoon and evening as a cool front approaches, potentially leading to strong to severe storms.
The weekend looks promising with partly to mostly sunny skies on both days. Saturday will see highs in the mid- to upper 80s and relatively low humidity, while temperatures will cool down Saturday night with lows in the 60s. Humidity may increase slightly on Father’s Day, Sunday.
Overall, the weather in Washington, D.C. will offer a mix of comfortable warmth and summer heat this week, with the chance of storms on Friday giving way to a pleasant weekend ahead. Stay updated on the latest weather updates and enjoy the sunshine ahead.