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Washington Post
2 days ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Heat arrives today, becomes potentially dangerous early week
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Our heat wave gets going today with highs near 90 and into the low 90s locally. Relatively modest humidity keeps it bearable, for now. What's next? Sunday through Wednesday look rather brutal and possibly dangerous. Heat indexes approach 110 or higher with actual temperatures around 100 to start the workweek. Today's daily digit — 5/10: Hot but just a preview of what's to come. Humidity could be worse, too. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Lots of sun from start to finish. Highs range from the upper 80s in the coolest spots to the low 90s in the city. Winds are from the south and southwest around 5 to 10 mph. Relatively modest humidity. Confidence: High Tonight: Decent this evening, with temperatures staying in the 80s till sunset. Mainly clear tonight. Lows about 70 to 75. Confidence: High Tomorrow (Sunday): It's another day of near wall-to-wall sunshine as a high-pressure heat dome builds into the region. Mid- to upper 90s should do it for highs in most locations. Confidence: High Tomorrow night: Mostly clear. Lows range from the mid-70s to around 80. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Upper 90s to near 100 both Monday and Tuesday as high pressure exerts control and delivers more sunshine. With dew points around 70, humidity is high enough to push heat indexes toward 110 in the afternoon in the hottest spots. Confidence: Medium-High Maybe a touch less scorching by Wednesday, but you might not notice given stifling humidity. Highs in the mid- and upper 90s feel about 10 degrees hotter than that. As high pressure shifts a bit, we may introduce a chance of storms late-day. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 5/10: Hot but just a preview of what's to come. Humidity could be worse, too. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Lots of sun from start to finish. Highs range from the upper 80s in the coolest spots to the low 90s in the city. Winds are from the south and southwest around 5 to 10 mph. Relatively modest humidity. Confidence: High Tonight: Decent this evening, with temperatures staying in the 80s till sunset. Mainly clear tonight. Lows about 70 to 75. Confidence: High Tomorrow (Sunday): It's another day of near wall-to-wall sunshine as a high-pressure heat dome builds into the region. Mid- to upper 90s should do it for highs in most locations. Confidence: High Tomorrow night: Mostly clear. Lows range from the mid-70s to around 80. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Upper 90s to near 100 both Monday and Tuesday as high pressure exerts control and delivers more sunshine. With dew points around 70, humidity is high enough to push heat indexes toward 110 in the afternoon in the hottest spots. Confidence: Medium-High Maybe a touch less scorching by Wednesday, but you might not notice given stifling humidity. Highs in the mid- and upper 90s feel about 10 degrees hotter than that. As high pressure shifts a bit, we may introduce a chance of storms late-day. Confidence: Medium
Washington Post
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: More scattered showers and storms today, then in days to come
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: More clouds than Friday, so it's also less hot. Scattered showers and storms again develop across the area this afternoon and last into evening. What's next? Cloudy with more widespread showers possible Sunday, along with a cool east wind. Unsettled and some warming to open the workweek. Today's daily digit — 5/10: The weather isn't great, which doesn't help the vibe much. Have some indoor plans, just in case. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Some morning fog dissipates relatively quickly, but skies remain mostly cloudy through much of the day. Showers and storms likely bubble up in the afternoon. Any could contain heavy rain. Temperatures reach the upper 70s to mid-80s for highs. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Scattered showers and storms remain a good bet into the evening — heavy rain again a risk. We'll update on exact timing today. With humidity beginning to fall off, lows are able to dip into the 60s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Sunday): We're behind a front that dropped in from the north which means it's quite a bit cooler, with highs in the low and mid-70s. Light east winds keep us more showery than stormy but there could be some rumbles late day. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Showers and a storm possible through the evening before odds wane at night. Probably around mid-60s for lows. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead On Monday it'll be a lot like Sunday, but perhaps a couple of degrees warmer. Showers and a thunderstorm are likely late day. Probably about mid-70s for highs. Confidence: Medium Back above 80 for Tuesday as sunshine increases and rainfall odds decrease. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 5/10: The weather isn't great, which doesn't help the vibe much. Have some indoor plans, just in case. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Some morning fog dissipates relatively quickly, but skies remain mostly cloudy through much of the day. Showers and storms likely bubble up in the afternoon. Any could contain heavy rain. Temperatures reach the upper 70s to mid-80s for highs. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Scattered showers and storms remain a good bet into the evening — heavy rain again a risk. We'll update on exact timing today. With humidity beginning to fall off, lows are able to dip into the 60s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Sunday): We're behind a front that dropped in from the north which means it's quite a bit cooler, with highs in the low and mid-70s. Light east winds keep us more showery than stormy but there could be some rumbles late day. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Showers and a storm possible through the evening before odds wane at night. Probably around mid-60s for lows. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead On Monday it'll be a lot like Sunday, but perhaps a couple of degrees warmer. Showers and a thunderstorm are likely late day. Probably about mid-70s for highs. Confidence: Medium Back above 80 for Tuesday as sunshine increases and rainfall odds decrease. Confidence: Medium
Washington Post
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Sunshine and smoke today; highs near 90 on the way
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Sunny skies today are filtered by smoky haze. Morning 60s and 70s top out in the mid-80s this afternoon. What's next? We've got a shot to reach 90 degrees for the first time this year on Thursday and Friday. An isolated storm chance returns late Friday, then scattered showers and storms possible this weekend. Today's daily digit — 8/10: Plenty of sun, mid-80s, and not too humid would be close to ideal, were it not for the smoky haze. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Wednesday): High pressure provides sunny skies, except they're filtered by wildfire smoke. Morning temperatures rise through the 60s and 70s, topping out in the mid-80s this afternoon with light winds. That's pretty warm, but at least it's not too humid. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Skies continue most clear of clouds, but still with the smoke-induced haze. Overnight lows dip to the mid- to upper 60s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Thursday): Mostly sunny skies keep the warming trend going. Will it be our first 90-degree day of the year? We've got a shot, with highs probably in the upper 80s to low 90s, and more noticeable humidity. There still could be some smoke in the sky, but it should be less dense than today. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Mostly to partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s as the humidity continues to rise. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead High pressure breaks down by Friday. That allows enough moisture to build in the atmosphere for the chance of a few isolated showers or thunderstorms during the late afternoon or evening. Before, then, skies are partly sunny with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s again and moderate to high humidity. Confidence: Medium Still a tricky weekend forecast due to the uncertain position of a nearby front. A period of scattered showers and thunderstorms is possible both days, but it's too soon to talk about timing. Rather humid both days as highs aim for the 80s on Saturday, and then somewhere in the mid-70s to mid-80s on Sunday. Confidence: Low Today's daily digit — 8/10: Plenty of sun, mid-80s, and not too humid would be close to ideal, were it not for the smoky haze. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Wednesday): High pressure provides sunny skies, except they're filtered by wildfire smoke. Morning temperatures rise through the 60s and 70s, topping out in the mid-80s this afternoon with light winds. That's pretty warm, but at least it's not too humid. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Skies continue most clear of clouds, but still with the smoke-induced haze. Overnight lows dip to the mid- to upper 60s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Thursday): Mostly sunny skies keep the warming trend going. Will it be our first 90-degree day of the year? We've got a shot, with highs probably in the upper 80s to low 90s, and more noticeable humidity. There still could be some smoke in the sky, but it should be less dense than today. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Mostly to partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s as the humidity continues to rise. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead High pressure breaks down by Friday. That allows enough moisture to build in the atmosphere for the chance of a few isolated showers or thunderstorms during the late afternoon or evening. Before, then, skies are partly sunny with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s again and moderate to high humidity. Confidence: Medium Still a tricky weekend forecast due to the uncertain position of a nearby front. A period of scattered showers and thunderstorms is possible both days, but it's too soon to talk about timing. Rather humid both days as highs aim for the 80s on Saturday, and then somewhere in the mid-70s to mid-80s on Sunday. Confidence: Low
Washington Post
08-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Scattered showers, storms today, but warm week ahead
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Any morning showers should be fairly scattered and light. Better chance of some showers and thunderstorms, maybe a few strong ones, this afternoon with highs in the 70s. What's next? Trending dry for Monday, then shower and storm chances rise again by Tuesday. Highs could be near 90 by Thursday. Today's daily digit — 5/10: Dodging some raindrops early — and maybe some heavier showers and storms late — is the name of the game with highs in the 70s. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Sunday): Mostly cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers possible during the morning hours. More numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon. It's uncertain if we'll see storms with strong winds and even a tornado threat around here, or if that risk will be mainly south and west of our area. Otherwise it's pretty humid with highs in the mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Tonight: The chance of a few showers and a thunderstorm continues into the evening hours, then mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the mid-60s. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow (Monday): Mostly cloudy morning skies should turn partly sunny in the afternoon. That helps highs to the upper 70s and low 80s. Still on the humid side with light winds from the southeast. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Plenty of clouds with an isolated shower possible in the evening, then an increasing chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms overnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Confidence: Low-Medium A look ahead Mostly cloudy for much of Tuesday as an approaching cold front keeps the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms going during the morning into afternoon. Highs should reach the low 80s, then decreasing rain chances and clearing skies should arrive at some point during the midafternoon into early evening. Confidence: Low-Medium After the front passes, Wednesday and Thursday are looking dry and partly to mostly sunny, with highs warming from the 80s on Wednesday to perhaps near 90 on Thursday. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 5/10: Dodging some raindrops early — and maybe some heavier showers and storms late — is the name of the game with highs in the 70s. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Sunday): Mostly cloudy with scattered light to moderate showers possible during the morning hours. More numerous showers and thunderstorms are likely in the afternoon. It's uncertain if we'll see storms with strong winds and even a tornado threat around here, or if that risk will be mainly south and west of our area. Otherwise it's pretty humid with highs in the mid-70s. Confidence: Medium Tonight: The chance of a few showers and a thunderstorm continues into the evening hours, then mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the mid-60s. Confidence: Medium Tomorrow (Monday): Mostly cloudy morning skies should turn partly sunny in the afternoon. That helps highs to the upper 70s and low 80s. Still on the humid side with light winds from the southeast. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Plenty of clouds with an isolated shower possible in the evening, then an increasing chance of showers and possibly thunderstorms overnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Confidence: Low-Medium A look ahead Mostly cloudy for much of Tuesday as an approaching cold front keeps the chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms going during the morning into afternoon. Highs should reach the low 80s, then decreasing rain chances and clearing skies should arrive at some point during the midafternoon into early evening. Confidence: Low-Medium After the front passes, Wednesday and Thursday are looking dry and partly to mostly sunny, with highs warming from the 80s on Wednesday to perhaps near 90 on Thursday. Confidence: Medium
Washington Post
07-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Occasional showers and storms to dodge this weekend
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Showers this morning with a storm chance later in the day. There should be some decent dry time as well with highs near 80 to the low 80s. What's next? More frequent showers and storms are a good bet Sunday. Rain chances could linger early in the workweek, then turning hotter later in the week. Today's daily digit — 7/10: Higher rain chances than we'd hope for on a busy weekend, but it shouldn't last all day. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Showers are scattered to numerous at times during the morning and perhaps into early afternoon. The initial activity should tend to shift south and east of the area after noon or 1 p.m., but a few scattered showers and storms could dot the region midafternoon into evening. Under partial afternoon sun, we're on the humid side with highs near 80 to the low 80s. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Any evening showers or storms should be isolated and will wane with the loss of daylight. Lows fall into the mid-60s or so. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Sunday): Showers and storms are more numerous than today, with skies tending mostly cloudy. Given more clouds and some rain around, highs may only make the mid- 70s to near 80. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Showers and storms could persist into the evening, probably diminishing overnight. Lows mostly in the low and mid-60s. Confidence: Medium A look ahead Warmth surges back into the area Monday. Highs mainly in a near-80 to mid-80s zone. Partly cloudy, with just a passing chance of a shower. Confidence: Medium Similar Tuesday. Highs around 80 and into the low 80s, with maybe a better chance of some showers and storms. Confidence: Medium Turning up the heat again mid- to late week. We might make another try at 90 by Thursday. Today's daily digit — 7/10: Higher rain chances than we'd hope for on a busy weekend, but it shouldn't last all day. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Saturday): Showers are scattered to numerous at times during the morning and perhaps into early afternoon. The initial activity should tend to shift south and east of the area after noon or 1 p.m., but a few scattered showers and storms could dot the region midafternoon into evening. Under partial afternoon sun, we're on the humid side with highs near 80 to the low 80s. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Any evening showers or storms should be isolated and will wane with the loss of daylight. Lows fall into the mid-60s or so. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Sunday): Showers and storms are more numerous than today, with skies tending mostly cloudy. Given more clouds and some rain around, highs may only make the mid- 70s to near 80. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Showers and storms could persist into the evening, probably diminishing overnight. Lows mostly in the low and mid-60s. Confidence: Medium A look ahead Warmth surges back into the area Monday. Highs mainly in a near-80 to mid-80s zone. Partly cloudy, with just a passing chance of a shower. Confidence: Medium Similar Tuesday. Highs around 80 and into the low 80s, with maybe a better chance of some showers and storms. Confidence: Medium Turning up the heat again mid- to late week. We might make another try at 90 by Thursday.
