Seasonably hot and humid weather continues across the D.C. area Monday, with scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
A few storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts the primary threat. The Storm Prediction Center places most of the D.C. region under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather.
A strong cold front moving through the D.C. area Tuesday will bring a greater chance for showers and thunderstorms, some of which could become severe with damaging winds and heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service. 7News First Alert Meteorologist Eileen Whelan told WTOP that will place the area under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5).
Drier, sunnier and less humid conditions are expected during the second half the week.
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FORECAST
TODAY: Partly sunny, 30% chance of an afternoon thunderstorm. Highs between 86 and 90.
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy, isolated showers and storms. Lows between 68 and 75.
Winds: South around 5 mph
TUESDAY: WEATHER ALERT: Showers, storms likely. Risk for strong afternoon storms. Highs between 80 and 85.
Winds: Southwest 10-20 mph
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, breezy. Isolated shower or storm, mainly south and east of D.C. Highs between 81 and 86.
Winds: Northwest 5-15 mph, gusts 20-25 mph
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy. Highs between 81 and 86.
Winds: Northwest 5-15 mph, gusts 20-25 mph
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