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Last updated on July 22, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

Steve Rudin, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

WEDNESDAY EVENING: Scattered showers mainly to the south and east
Temperatures: 80s to 70s
Winds: West 10 mph
Any strong storm threat will gradually shift south early this evening as the cold front drops through. A few additional showers remain possible, particularly across central Virginia and Southern Maryland. Temperatures will fall through the 70s as winds turn north and noticeably less humid air begins to arrive.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Gradual clearing
Lows: 60-66
Winds: North 8-12 mph
Most of the area will turn dry overnight, although a few showers may linger south of D.C. as an area of low pressure tracks along the front. Skies will remain partly to mostly cloudy for a time before gradually clearing. Lows will drop into the lower to middle 60s around the District, with a steady north breeze ushering in cooler and drier air.

THURSDAY: Sunny
Highs: 78-82
Winds: North 5-10 mph
Thursday brings a major change from the recent heat and humidity. Mostly sunny skies, northerly winds and much drier air will hold afternoon temperatures near 80 degrees. Dew points falling into the 50s will make it feel unusually comfortable for late July, with virtually no chance of rain.

FRIDAY: Partly cloudy
Highs: 79-83
Winds: East 5-10 mph
Friday will remain dry and comfortably cool by July standards. Sunshine will mix with some clouds, with highs reaching the lower 80s. An easterly breeze will keep humidity levels in check, although a stray shower cannot be completely ruled out well south and west of D.C.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy
Highs: 80-85
Winds: East 5-10 mph
Saturday should continue the stretch of mainly dry and below-average weather. Clouds may become a little more noticeable, but most locations will stay rain-free. Highs will reach the lower 80s, with humidity beginning to edge upward but still remaining manageable.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny with a stray shower chance
Highs: 85-90
Winds: South 5-10 mph
Summer begins making a comeback Sunday as winds turn southerly. Temperatures will rise into the mid to upper 80s, while increasing moisture makes it feel more humid. A few afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms may develop, but coverage looks limited and most of the area is still expected to remain dry.