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Full Weather Report

Last updated on May 14, 2026 at 5:15 a.m.

Eileen Whelan, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

TODAY:
Mostly cloudy, breezy; isolated shower or sprinkle
Highs: 60-65
Winds: Northwest 5-15, Gusts 25 mph
Cooler air settles in Thursday behind Wednesday’s cold front, bringing a northwest breeze and a noticeably different feel compared to the warmer, more humid setup the day before. High temperatures will only reach the lower 60s, which is nearly 15 degrees below normal for mid-May. A few scattered showers may linger across the mountains, but most neighborhoods around the beltway should stay dry.

TONIGHT:
Mostly cloudy
Lows: 47-54
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
A chillier night is ahead with overnight lows falling into the 40s in the suburbs and lower 50s in the city. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy with a northwest breeze.

FRIDAY:
Partly cloudy, breezy
Highs: 70-75
Winds: Northwest 5-15, Gusts 25 mph
Friday brings a solid rebound as high pressure builds back into the area. Sunshine returns, humidity stays low and temperatures climb into the lower and middle 70s. It will be a comfortable finish to the workweek with pleasant weather for the morning commute, lunchtime plans and the evening ride home. It may become breezy a times.

SATURDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 83-88
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
The weekend starts with a big warmup as southwest flow pushes temperatures into the lower and middle 80s across much of the beltway and surrounding suburbs. Sunshine should dominate much of the day, and while humidity inches up slightly, it still looks fairly manageable for mid May. It will feel warm, but not overly sticky. Records do not appear to be in serious jeopardy Saturday, with the DCA record of 93 likely staying safely out of reach, although the Dulles record of 90 may end up a bit closer.

SUNDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 85-90
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Sunday brings an even warmer, early summer feel with highs climbing into the middle and upper 80s, with a few locations near 90 degrees possible. Humidity gradually increases, although much of the day still looks dry with a mix of sunshine and passing clouds. A stray late day shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out, but this does not appear to be a washout setup. Records currently look safe, with DCA needing 92 degrees and Dulles needing 93, although the warmth will likely serve as a preview of even hotter weather possible early next week.