By Madison Magaha; updated by A. Camden Walker
Always a human at the helm: Updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather meteorologists.
Happening now: A few scattered showers remain possible through evening with temperatures in the 70s.
What's next? Tomorrow, still a few showers and maybe a thunderstorm. Sunshine returns Monday, followed by increasing heat and humidity. Potentially near or above 100 degrees by Thursday.
Forecast in detail
Tonight: The threat for hit-or-miss flooding downpours has largely subsided. But a few scattered, briefly heavy showers remain possible through the evening. Patchy fog may develop as any showers wane after 3 a.m. Muggy lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Confidence: Medium
Tomorrow (Sunday): Early patchy fog, and we may not see too much sun. A round or two of showers are possible, though there should be plenty of dry time overall. A few afternoon thunderstorms could be in the mix, with heavy downpours and gusty winds possible in a couple stronger storms — those perhaps focusing a bit more south of DC. Highs in the low and mid-80s. Confidence: Medium
Tomorrow night: A few showers and storms may still roam through late evening. Predawn patchy fog is again possible, especially in rainiest spots. Lows around sunrise settle into the humid mid-60s to around 70. Confidence: Medium
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A look ahead
Sunshine and summer heat return after the weekend as high pressure builds in, bringing mostly dry conditions through much of the week. Monday begins with areas of morning fog giving way to partly sunny skies. Highs reach the mid-80s to around 90 with moderate humidity. Heat ramps up Tuesday with highs climbing into the low 90s. Confidence: Medium
Highs then surge into the mid- to upper 90s Wednesday. Some spots could reach the triple digits Thursday and Friday while humidity may send feels like values close to 110 in spots, with at least an isolated late-day storm threat. If you have outdoor plans, be sure to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and take frequent breaks in the shade! Confidence: Medium
Today’s daily digit — 5/10: Outdoor plans will have to dodge occasional scattered showers and a storm. Lawns and gardens will appreciate any rain we can get! | 🤚 Your call?
The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a 0-to-10 scale.
Madison Magaha is a weather nerd and meteorologist with a background in operational forecasting and atmospheric science. She is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland.
