DC-area forecast: Isolated storm tonight but threat of severe weather Tuesday

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

Happening now: Temperatures fall to lows about 70 to 75. There could be a quick shower or rumble as a warm front passes.

What’s next? Humidity returns tonight and ramps up Tuesday, when strong to severe storms may develop late as a cold front approaches. A few lingering showers or storms are possible Wednesday before a stretch of pleasant weather Thursday into the weekend.

Forecast in detail

Tonight: It gradually turns muggier and clouds also increase. Spotty showers or thunderstorms are possible late tonight into early Tuesday morning as a warm front lifts north through the area. Lows range from 65 to 70. Confidence: Medium-High

Hourly Forecast | Pollen, Air & UV

Tomorrow (Tuesday): A morning shower or thunderstorm is possible before skies brighten. It turns very humid (dew points climbing into the mid-70s), with highs near 90. Showers and thunderstorms are possible late afternoon into evening, especially between 3 and 9 p.m., and some could become severe. Confidence: Medium

Tomorrow night: Showers and storms, some intense, may linger into the overnight hours. Otherwise, skies are mostly cloudy, with lows near 70. Confidence: Medium

A look ahead

Moderately high humidity lingers Wednesday but should gradually decrease during the second half of the day. There's a chance of some showers and storms popping up, mainly east of Interstate 95. Highs range from the mid- to upper 80s. Clearing and more comfortable at night, with lows in the 60s. Confidence: Medium

Quiet and pleasantly comfortable weather Thursday and Friday. Humidity declines and there's plenty of sun. Highs both days should range from the low to mid-80s. Nighttime lows dip into the 60s with even some 50s possible in our cooler suburbs. Confidence: Medium-High

Pretty good weather should continue into the weekend, although humidity ticks up a bit and there's a slight chance of late-day showers and storms. Highs stay in the mid- to upper 80s, with lows in the 60s to around 70. Confidence: Medium

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