Sunny Day Ahead, Storms Loom After Night

Washington, D. C. will enjoy a warm Sunday that is almost 25 degrees above the usual for this time of year, but it won’t break any records. Temperatures will climb to the upper 70s and lower 80s, with the Shenandoah Valley seeing highs close to 90 degrees. The city’s all‑time high, set in 1907, is 90 degrees, so this day stays comfortably below that mark. Winds will come from the south at about 10 to 20 miles per hour, and the sky will be partly cloudy. A cold front from Pennsylvania is expected to arrive overnight. It may bring some severe weather north of D. C. , including strong wind gusts and large hail. As the front moves south, storms will weaken because daytime heat fades and lower‑level air becomes drier. Still, isolated strong or severe showers could touch down in the city, producing heavy rain, thunder, gusty winds and small hail.Rain is likely to continue into Monday morning, which could make commuting tricky. By mid‑morning, the showers should clear, giving way to sunshine and cooler temperatures in the afternoon. A breezy northwest wind will follow the cold front on Monday. The week ahead looks like a roller coaster. Tuesday could drop temperatures into the 50s, then rise again into the 70s by Thursday. Residents should stay alert to changing conditions and plan accordingly.