The Washington, D.C., region gets one more comfortable day Tuesday before the weather turns hotter and more unsettled midweek. Highs are expected to reach near 83 degrees under a mix of clouds and sun, with lower humidity and dry conditions holding across the area.
Early morning temperatures started in the mid-60s, and the day should warm into the low 80s with enough sunshine for a pleasant afternoon, Taylor Grenda said clouds will linger but the region should still see enough sun to make Tuesday one of the more comfortable days of the week. For people searching dc weather today, that means a brief break before the next round of summer heat arrives.
The break will not last long. Beginning Wednesday, hotter and more humid air moves in, with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 80s and a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Some storms could be strong, and Wednesday may also bring morning showers before additional storms develop later in the day.
That shift is the part that matters most for the rest of the week. The forecast points to heat peaking on Thursday and Friday, when highs are expected to reach 95 and 96, respectively, with chances of showers and storms after 2 p.m. each day. Daily storm chances are expected to continue into the weekend, which means the region goes from one dry, comfortable day to a stretch of higher humidity and repeated afternoon storm risks.
The pattern follows several dry days across the region and comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service. For now, Tuesday is the window to get outside before conditions turn more humid, and the hotter stretch beginning Wednesday looks set to define the rest of the week. Related coverage on the Washington Dc Weather: Heat peaks at 97 before storms and cooler weekend lays out how the weekend cool-down may unfold after the midweek heat.
