CWG Live updates: Steamy weather may set off storms later today
Happening now: Humidity is high as morning temperatures in the 70s and 80s rise to near 90 in the afternoon. Storms may pop up in the afternoon but should quickly dissipate by evening.
What's next? Humidity eases somewhat into the weekend but it remains hotter than normal. Storm chances are low this weekend but increase early next week.
Today's daily digit — 5/10: The heat and humidity are robust, but it is D.C. in mid-August. Be on the lookout for a few afternoon storms. | 🤚 Your call?
The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale.
Forecast in detail
Today (Thursday): Morning clouds give way to partly sunny skies as temperatures rise quickly into the 80s amid high humidity (dew points in the mid-70s). The humidity fuels some scattered afternoon storms as highs near 90. They should be less numerous than Wednesday, but some downpours are a risk. Confidence: Medium-High
Tonight: Any lingering showers or storms should quickly dissipate by dark. Winds are calm as lows settle in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow (Friday): Sunny skies hold until midday when clouds bubble up and set off a few isolated showers or storms. Humidity is moderately high (dew points near 70) with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow night: Showers should dissipate with just a few lingering clouds. Lows fall to the upper 60s and low 70s. Confidence: Medium-High
A look ahead
Sunshine is abundant Saturday through Monday with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s (mid-90s possible Sunday) and lows in the upper 60s and low 70s. The good news is the humidity should have moderated slightly with dew points in the mid- to upper 60s. Isolated late-day showers or storms cannot be ruled out but shouldn't threaten most outdoor activities. Confidence: Medium
A weak cool front is expected to drift south into the area Tuesday and Wednesday, raising afternoon and evening storm chances, with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Tropical Storm Erin should track well off the East Coast with minimal impact, but that track is still subject to updates, so check in here for the latest. Confidence: Low-Medium
Today's daily digit — 5/10: The heat and humidity are robust, but it is D.C. in mid-August. Be on the lookout for a few afternoon storms. | 🤚 Your call?
The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale.
Forecast in detail
Today (Thursday): Morning clouds give way to partly sunny skies as temperatures rise quickly into the 80s amid high humidity (dew points in the mid-70s). The humidity fuels some scattered afternoon storms as highs near 90. They should be less numerous than Wednesday, but some downpours are a risk. Confidence: Medium-High
Tonight: Any lingering showers or storms should quickly dissipate by dark. Winds are calm as lows settle in the upper 60s and lower 70s. Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow (Friday): Sunny skies hold until midday when clouds bubble up and set off a few isolated showers or storms. Humidity is moderately high (dew points near 70) with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow night: Showers should dissipate with just a few lingering clouds. Lows fall to the upper 60s and low 70s. Confidence: Medium-High
A look ahead
Sunshine is abundant Saturday through Monday with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s (mid-90s possible Sunday) and lows in the upper 60s and low 70s. The good news is the humidity should have moderated slightly with dew points in the mid- to upper 60s. Isolated late-day showers or storms cannot be ruled out but shouldn't threaten most outdoor activities. Confidence: Medium
A weak cool front is expected to drift south into the area Tuesday and Wednesday, raising afternoon and evening storm chances, with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Tropical Storm Erin should track well off the East Coast with minimal impact, but that track is still subject to updates, so check in here for the latest. Confidence: Low-Medium
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