Hot and dry conditions will make D.C.-area temperatures in the lower to middle 90s feel like they’re approaching 100 Monday afternoon.
7News First Alert Senior Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said be prepared for what will feel like “a scorcher,” but humidity won’t be “overly oppressive.” He said Monday will be the only dry day of the week.
A few clouds will begin moving through the D.C. region Monday night, with overnight temperatures falling into the 70s.
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Tuesday’s temperatures and heat index are forecast to be similar to Monday’s, but van de Graaff said the higher humidity will mean it may feel a little bit hotter. Scattered “strong to even severe” afternoon and evening storms are also a possibility, as a cold front is due to push through the area.
Wednesday will be cooler and cloudy, before remnants from Hurricane Debby start delivering rain and rumbles of thunder. Those conditions along with cooler temperatures are expected to persist until the weekend.
Current weather
Forecast
MONDAY: Mostly sunny, hot. Slightly less humid. Highs between 93 and 97, with a heat index between 95 and 99.
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, warm. Lows in the 70s.
Winds: South 5 mph
TUESDAY: Partly cloudy, scattered storms. Highs between 90 and 95, with a heat index between 95 and 100.
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy, scattered storms. Highs between 81 and 86.
Winds: East 5-10 mph
THURSDAY: Rain likely. Highs between 75 and 80.
Winds: East 5-10 mph
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