DC-area forecast: Pleasant this evening with a slightly smoky sky. Rain chances return Tuesday.

Always a human at the helm: Updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather meteorologists.

Happening now: A touch of smoke in the sky as evening temperatures fall through the 80s into the 70s, sinking to predawn lows in the 60s. Both smoke levels and humidity decrease some overnight.

What's next? Some sun and a little smoke again Monday. Highs within a few degrees of 85 and still not too humid. More humid Tuesday as shower and storm chances return. Some storms could be strong to severe.

Forecast in detail

Tonight: A bit of smoky haze continues this evening as any stray shower or storm remains well south (south of Fredericksburg). Evening breezes from the north-northeast calm after midnight. Both smoke levels and humidity decrease some overnight (dew points dropping to near 60) with partly to mostly clear skies and lows in the 60s. Confidence: Medium-High

Tomorrow (Monday): A couple periods of smoke move through but air quality is expected to be no worse than moderate. Partly sunny skies may have a bit of haze, too. Afternoon highs are just a bit below average for this time of year, within a few degrees of 85. Relatively pleasant with dew points near 60 for much of the day and a light breeze from the east-southeast. Confidence: Medium-High

Hourly Forecast | Pollen, Air & UV

Tomorrow night: Increasing clouds but any smoke overhead should largely dissipate overnight. Becoming more humid with a couple showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the few hours before sunrise. Lows near 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Medium

A look ahead

Heating up a bit Tuesday with highs near 90 despite increasing clouds, and the humidity is back in full force with dew points near to above 70. An isolated shower or storm is possible in the morning, then scattered showers and storms seem likely during the afternoon into evening. Some storms could produce heavy periods of rain and gusty winds. Confidence: Low-Medium

Showers and storms could continue on Wednesday, or high pressure could build in strong enough to keep us mostly dry. Highs are in the mid- to upper 80s as winds from the northwest make it feel a touch less humid. Confidence: Low

As of now, Thursday and Friday look partly to mostly sunny and dry with high pressure in control. Highs aim for the 80s with fairly low humidity. Confidence: Medium

Today’s daily digit — 6/10: Smoke makes a bit of a comeback. But we'll still enjoy some sun, a less humid feel, and no storm disruptions. | 🤚 Your call?
The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a 0-to-10 scale.