Hot and Humid Days Ahead: What to Expect

The weather in the D. C. area is about to take a turn. After a relatively comfortable weekend, humidity is creeping back in. It won't be the worst August day, but it's not great either. The sun will be out more, and temperatures will hover in the mid-to-upper 80s. Some spots might even hit 90 degrees. The air will feel heavier too, with dew points climbing into the 60s. Tonight, expect a typical August night. It will be mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to the mid-60s in cooler areas and the low 70s downtown. Winds will be light, so it won't feel too breezy.Tuesday is when things get really uncomfortable. The sun will be strong, and temperatures will push towards 90 degrees. Humidity will be high, making it feel even hotter. Dew points will be around 70, which means the air will be sticky. There's a chance of late-day storms, especially in the far western areas. Tuesday night will be mostly clear but muggy. Temperatures will range from the upper 60s in cooler spots to the mid-70s downtown. The humidity will stick around, making it feel less refreshing. Looking ahead to Wednesday, there's a good chance of late-day storms as a cool front approaches. Before any storms, expect partly sunny skies and sticky conditions, with highs near 90. Overnight, it will be partly cloudy and muggy, with lows in the upper 60s to mid-70s.