DC forecast: Temperatures are heating up for Election Day

WTOP Election Night coverage with Matt Kaufax

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Things are heating up for Election Day — in more ways than the obvious.

Temperatures are expected to be above average in the D.C. area as people cast their votes for the next president along with local officials and ballot measures.

Here’s what you need to know.

No precipitation is expected. Tuesday morning clouds and temperatures in the 50s will give way to afternoon sunshine and warmer highs in the 70s. Expect a light south breeze between 5 and 15 mph.



A cold front approaching the D.C. area will increase clouds on Wednesday, with shower chances increasing across the region on Thursday.

Any rainfall on Thursday is expected to be light and mainly isolated in nature.

7News First Alert Forecast

TODAY: Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs between 62 and 67.
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph

TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. Lows between 49 and 56.
Winds: South 5 mph

ELECTION DAY TUESDAY: Morning clouds to sun. Highs between 75 and 78.
Winds: South 5-15 mph

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs between 77 and 82.
Winds: Southwest 10-20 mph

THURSDAY: Chance for showers. Highs between 68 and 73.
Winds: Northeast 5-10 mph

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