Forecast for the DC area: heat recommendation today and even hotter this weekend

Today (Thursday): Temperatures are rising in a hurry, and while the sun dominates, clouds will gather in the afternoon. Isolated to isolated showers/storms are possible, especially south of the city in the afternoon and into the evening. Any storms that form could be locally intense. Highs reach the mid to high 90’s. Humidity is high (dew points close to 70) so it feels like 100 to 105 degrees. When you’re outside, be sure to drink and take breaks. The southwest breeze is light. Confidence: High

This evening: Some storms may continue into the evening, but after sunset things calm down and skies are clear. The lows will be mostly in the low to mid 70’s. Confidence: High

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Tomorrow Friday): Sunshine will dominate with moderate humidity and light south-west winds. Highs tend to be in the mid-90s. Confidence: High

Tomorrow night: The evening 80s are still with us, but clear skies are finally pushing the lows into the low to mid 70s. Confidence: High

Not only crickets are sizzling weekend. With lots of sun, highs in the mid to upper 90s are a given. Some points could reach 100. A few clouds will gather in the afternoon heat, but the chance of storms is very low. Humidity remains moderately high and overnight lows reach into the 70s. Confidence: Medium-High

A cool front is likely to dip south into the area Monday. At the moment, the storm probability looks pretty high. After all this heat, we need the rain for parched lawns and gardens. The highs are still expected to peak in the low 90s before downpours cool things down. Confidence: Medium