Most of us in the region can expect a dry afternoon and evening, with only a few stray showers and storms popping up at any given time. These showers and storms are small and short-lived, appearing as small areas on radar. However, there is a higher chance of showers and storms occurring in the pre-dawn hours tonight and into Monday.
Tonight, there is a possibility of an evening shower or storm, but it is slightly more likely in the pre-dawn hours. The weather will be partly cloudy and a bit muggier, with low temperatures ranging from the upper 60s to low 70s. This is due to a light south wind pumping in warmer and moister air.
Tomorrow, there is a chance of early patchy fog. Throughout the day, there will be a mix of sunshine and hit-or-miss showers and storms. The typical July humidity will be back, with dew points around 70 degrees, making the high temperatures in the mid-80s feel closer to 90 degrees. In the mid- to late afternoon, south-southeasterly breezes could ramp up, coinciding with the highest chances of the day for a storm or downpour.
Rain chances will decrease quickly in the evening, and the weather will turn partly cloudy by midnight. However, there could be a bit of pre-dawn fog again. The atmosphere will remain moist and humid, with low temperatures hovering in the upper 60s to low 70s.
The upcoming week will bring the hottest temperatures of the year so far. A heat wave is expected to start midweek, with heat index values around 105 possible by the end of the week. The duration of the heat wave looks moderately long, but there is some uncertainty about whether it will end by the following workweek.
According to the European model via the Weather.us website, there are two chances of hitting 100 degrees on Friday and Saturday, but it is not guaranteed. The last time Washington D.C. reached 100 degrees was on August 15, 2016. For more details, join the weekly Sunday Sunset Live Q&A chat at 8:28 p.m.
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What are the potential implications of a lack of rainfall and sporadic showers and storms on various sectors, such as agriculture, water resources, and outdoor activities, given their minimal scale and duration
This afternoon and evening, the majority of individuals in our region can anticipate a lack of rainfall, with only occasional isolated showers and storms occurring sporadically. It’s important to note that these showers and storms are minimal in scale and duration.
This article highlights the urgent need to prepare for extreme weather conditions as temperatures rise and storms loom. Stay alert and keep safety measures in mind as we navigate the unpredictable weather ahead.
It’s important to stay prepared and take necessary precautions as we brace ourselves for hotter temperatures and the possibility of storms in the upcoming days. Stay safe, stay hydrated, and keep an eye on weather updates!