DC-area forecast: Warm, muggy tonight with storm chances increasing this week
The Washington, D.C. area is experiencing warm and muggy conditions tonight, with temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-70s and dew points near 70°F (21°C). As the week progresses, hot and humid weather will persist, with highs in the low to mid-90s°F (32-35°C) on Monday and Tuesday, feeling closer to 100°F (38°C) due to elevated humidity. Storm chances are expected to increase, particularly in the late afternoon and evening hours, with isolated to scattered thunderstorms possible. A cold front later in the week may bring relief from the humidity and slightly cooler temperatures. Confidence in the forecast varies from high tonight to medium for Monday and Tuesday, and low-medium for later in the week. (Source: Capital Weather, Source time: Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:57 GMT)