Right this moment (Thursday): Under bright skies and rather high humidity (dew points in the low 70s), temperatures rise steadily. It feels more like a blast furnace due to a brisk southwest wind than it does due to much reduction. Highs are in the mid- to upper 90s, endangering D.C.’s 100-level calendar-day report. As the afternoon continues on, scattered storms are more likely to form quickly to our west, increasing the likelihood of domestically destructive winds and heavy rain as they move east. Medium-Excessive levels of assurance

Tonight:

It should be a calm night, but there have been storms all day. After midnight, clearing should occur with light southwest winds. Lows range up to the 70s. Confidence: Abundant

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Tomorrow (Friday): Although southwest winds are favorable for sunshine, humidity levels are high (dew points in the low to mid-70s). Partly sunny skies are accompanied by scorching highs that soar into the upper 90s. Pop-up storms might form, but there won’t be as many as on Thursday. D.C. might once more challenge the calendar-day report, which is 100 points. Medium-Excessive levels of assurance

Tomorrow evening:

As the night progresses, any showers or storms are expected to diminish, though clouds will persist. Winds from the southwest will be gentle, and the excessive humidity will result in overnight lows in the 70s to near 80 degrees downtown, which may not be very comfortable. Confidence in this forecast is high.

On Saturday, a cold front will approach from the Great Lakes region, but ahead of it, our area will continue to experience painfully high heat and humidity. Afternoon highs will reach the mid- to upper 90s, accompanied by dew points in the low to mid-70s. In the evening, southwest winds will shift to the north, and there is a possibility of some showers or storms along the front. Overnight lows are expected to be around 70 to 75 degrees. Confidence in this forecast is medium to high.

Sunday will bring steady north winds that will help bring some relief, with highs dropping to the mid-80s, providing a more comfortable atmosphere. Humidity will gradually decrease throughout the day, adding to the improved comfort. Clouds in the early morning will gradually disperse later in the day. Overnight lows will be in the mid- to upper 60s. Confidence in this forecast is medium.

Monday is nice, with highs in the mid-80s, lots of sunshine, and relatively little humidity. Conviction: Moderate

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