4 things to know about the weather:
- Heat index values could reach or exceed 100°
- Scattered storms Friday afternoon
- Daily storm chances will continue through Saturday
- A drier stretch develops Sunday into Monday
Summer heat remains across the D.C. metro area and surrounding suburbs.
Hot and humid conditions continue Friday with highs near 90° to 93°. Heat index values could reach or exceed 100°.
Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms may produce heavy rain and gusty winds. A few of these storms could be severe. Storm chances will be highest from 2 to 8 p.m. Scattered storms will gradually diminish Friday night.
Sunday will be the nicer day of the weekend
Saturday will be hot and humid again with storm chances. A few storms may bring locally heavy rain. It won’t be a washout, but keep an eye on the sky, especially between 3 and 9 p.m.
Sunday will be the better day of the weekend for outdoor plans, with a lower risk for storms. It will still be humid, but you can plan for a generally pleasant summer day.
The D.C. area will remain hot next week. Rain chances will increase Wednesday.
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10-day forecast
QuickCast
Friday
Partly sunny, hot and humid
Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms; heavy rain & gusty winds possible
Highs: 88°-93°
Heat index about 100°-103°
Storm coverage increases late afternoon
Best chance for storms: 2-8 p.m.
Wind: SW 5-10 mph
Friday Night
Scattered thunderstorms gradually diminish
Partly cloudy and muggy
Warm overnight conditions continue
Lows: 72°-76°
Saturday
Mostly sunny early, then partly sunny
Hot and humid
Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms; locally heavy rainfall possible
Not a washout, but keep an eye on the sky
Best chance for storms: 3-9 p.m.
Highs: 89°-93°
Wind: SW 5-10 mph
Saturday Night
A few early evening storms ending
Partly cloudy, warm, and humid
Lows: 73°-76°
Sunday
Mostly sunny and very warm; still humid but generally pleasant
Lower storm risk than previous days
Great day for outdoor activities
Highs: 89°-93°
Wind: NW becoming variable 5-10 mph
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy and muggy
Quiet weather expected
Lows: 73°-76°
Monday
Sunny, hot and humid; dry in most spots
Heat builds slightly during the afternoon
Highs: 92°-95°
Heat index near 100°
Wind: W to NW 5-10 mph
Monday Night
Partly cloudy and warm
Muggy conditions persist
Lows: 74°-77°
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, very hot and humid
A slight chance of a late-day thunderstorm
Highs: 92°-96°
Heat index may reach 100°-104°
Best chance for storms: 4-9 p.m.
Wind: W 5-10 mph
Tuesday Night
Partly to mostly cloudy
A few scattered evening thunderstorms possible
Lows: 74°-77°
Wednesday
Partly sunny and humid
Greater coverage of showers and thunderstorms expected
Some storms may bring heavy downpours
Slightly lower temperatures due to increased cloud cover; highs: 88°-92°
Best chance for storms: afternoon through evening
Wind: Variable 5-10 mph
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with lingering showers ending
Warm and humid
Lows: 72°-75°
