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D.C.-area forecast: Sun-filled today, but a return of clouds and showers Sunday

Temperatures rise into the 80s this afternoon as humidity remains low. It’s not a washout tomorrow despite the chance of raindrops.

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June 1, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT
The sun rises over the Potomac River this week. (Jeannie in D.C./Flickr)
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Today’s daily digit

A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10.

9/10: Warmer but sunny and still quite nice. Definitely a higher-end first half of the weekend compared with recent times.

Express forecast

  • Today: Mostly sunny. Highs: Near 80 to mid-80s.
  • Tonight: Increasing clouds. Lows: Upper 50s to mid-60s.
  • Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. Highs: Upper 70s and lower 80s.

Forecast in detail

Temperatures are up today, but with humidity still on the low side and lots of sun, it’ll be another winner when it comes to weather. Tomorrow is probably not as nice. It shouldn’t be a washout despite shower and storm chances. Staying warm into next week — mainly seasonably so, it appears.

Today (Saturday): Another sun-filled one. Feeling more like the start of June than what we’ve seen lately, but humidity is still not a bother. Highs range from near 80 to the mid-80s. Winds blow from the southwest around five mph. Confidence: Medium-High

Tonight: It won’t be as cool as it has been, partly thanks to increasing cloudiness over time. Maybe down into the upper 50s in the usual coolest spots north and west to the low and mid-60s in the warmer ones downtown or right on the water. Confidence: Medium-High

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Tomorrow (Sunday): Clouds are more numerous, and a chance of showers or storms is back. This should be mostly lighter activity but could plague the day off and on throughout. Temperatures probably rise into the upper 70s and low 80s during the afternoon. Confidence: Medium-High

Tomorrow night: Once any showers and storms move east in the evening, some clearing gets underway. A bit of fog may form, especially where more persistent rain falls prior. Plan on about 60 to 65 for lows. Confidence: Medium-High

A look ahead

Clouds may linger into Monday, and there could even be some showers around. It doesn’t look like much at this point. Temperatures are in a familiar range for this forecast, or near 80 to the mid-80s. Confidence: Medium

Warmer weather for Tuesday. Not much, really. Highs should mainly end up in the low and mid-80s. Partly cloudy and dry conditions are currently favored. Confidence: Medium