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Washington Post
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Extreme heat into midweek; feels as hot as 115 with intense humidity
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Limit time outdoors — near-record highs today. An extreme heat warning is in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with heat index values up to 110. What's next? An extreme heat watch for Tuesday. One might be issued Wednesday. Dangerous heat is expected to hang on through midweek, feeling like 110-115 due to oppressive humidity. Today's daily digit — 1/10: A dangerous heat and humidity combo making it feel as hot as 110 degrees today deserves one of our lowest grades on the scale. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): Triple digit heat for the first time this year? Highs aim for upper 90s to low 100s. Skies are a bit hazy, but it's overall sunny. Any stray shower or storm would be very brief. Adding in dew points around 70 to 75, it may feel like 105 to 115 degrees to our skin as sweat evaporation can no longer cool us. Minimize outdoor time, avoid strenuous activity, hydrate and use sunblock. Confidence: High Tonight: Continued toasty with evening 90s only 'cooling' into the upper 70s to low 80s by dawn. With high humidity (dew points 70-plus) it may feel near 90 or above much of the night. Confidence: High Tomorrow (Tuesday): A heat dome sits overhead, making it feel as hot as 115. Temperatures shoot for 100, plus or minus a few degrees. Oppressive humidity comes from dew points near the mid-70s at times. Only a few clouds and some haze, but otherwise sunshine reigns. Confidence: High Tomorrow night: Mainly clear and very warm. Lows only dip into the upper 70s and low 80s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Hopefully the last day of oppressive, potentially dangerous heat Wednesday with highs around 100 and humidity making it feel between 105 and 115 degrees. Afternoon clouds may bubble up with thunderstorms slightly possible from midafternoon into the evening hours. Overnight lows again may only fall near 80. Confidence: Medium-High Less heat and sun come with some afternoon and evening thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. Highs Thursday around 95, and Friday it's nearer 90. Stay tuned as we get closer, since being at the edge of an eroding dome of high pressure can add a few forecast detail question marks, including the chance for organized clusters of severe storms. Confidence: Medium Average heat and humidity return for the weekend, but a storm is possible during afternoon and evening hours. Highs both days should get to within a few degrees of 90. Overnight lows attempt to get a bit more seasonable, back to a range of 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Low-Medium Today's daily digit — 1/10: A dangerous heat and humidity combo making it feel as hot as 110 degrees today deserves one of our lowest grades on the scale. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): Triple digit heat for the first time this year? Highs aim for upper 90s to low 100s. Skies are a bit hazy, but it's overall sunny. Any stray shower or storm would be very brief. Adding in dew points around 70 to 75, it may feel like 105 to 115 degrees to our skin as sweat evaporation can no longer cool us. Minimize outdoor time, avoid strenuous activity, hydrate and use sunblock. Confidence: High Tonight: Continued toasty with evening 90s only 'cooling' into the upper 70s to low 80s by dawn. With high humidity (dew points 70-plus) it may feel near 90 or above much of the night. Confidence: High Tomorrow (Tuesday): A heat dome sits overhead, making it feel as hot as 115. Temperatures shoot for 100, plus or minus a few degrees. Oppressive humidity comes from dew points near the mid-70s at times. Only a few clouds and some haze, but otherwise sunshine reigns. Confidence: High Tomorrow night: Mainly clear and very warm. Lows only dip into the upper 70s and low 80s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Hopefully the last day of oppressive, potentially dangerous heat Wednesday with highs around 100 and humidity making it feel between 105 and 115 degrees. Afternoon clouds may bubble up with thunderstorms slightly possible from midafternoon into the evening hours. Overnight lows again may only fall near 80. Confidence: Medium-High Less heat and sun come with some afternoon and evening thunderstorms Thursday and Friday. Highs Thursday around 95, and Friday it's nearer 90. Stay tuned as we get closer, since being at the edge of an eroding dome of high pressure can add a few forecast detail question marks, including the chance for organized clusters of severe storms. Confidence: Medium Average heat and humidity return for the weekend, but a storm is possible during afternoon and evening hours. Highs both days should get to within a few degrees of 90. Overnight lows attempt to get a bit more seasonable, back to a range of 70 to mid-70s. Confidence: Low-Medium
Washington Post
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Brief respite Friday before major heat wave develops this weekend
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Today is much calmer than recently and less humid. Highs mid- to upper 80s with lots of sun. Maybe a stray shower in the evening. What's next? Heat builds over the weekend with 90s. Approaching 100 by early week, while humidity could make it feel near 110 to 115 degrees, which dangerously prevents our bodies from cooling. Today's daily digit — 8/10: Grading a fairly serene day generously. With the excessive heat we have ahead of us, low humidity, sunny and mainly mid-80s is actually about average warmth for this time of year. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Friday): Very sunny and solidly warm, with mid- to upper 80s. A west and northwest breeze lowers the humidity a bit (dew points around 60 degrees). A few afternoon clouds bubble up in an otherwise largely sunny day. Confidence: Medium Tonight: A stray evening shower is possible. Humidity creeps upward slightly, but it's still enjoyable as lows dip into the mid- to upper 60s. Breezes should calm and clouds should fully clear out after midnight. Happy summer solstice at 10:42 p.m.! Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Saturday): Above-average heat arrives with highs near 90 to mid-90s as a hot dome of high pressure begins nudging into the region. Humidity is still moderate, at worst, with dew points staying at or below the mid-60s. Skies are mainly sunny other than some high clouds at times. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Partly to mostly clear with lows near 70 to mid-70s. A light but steady south-southwest breeze slowly pumps in more humidity. Confidence: Medium-High Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot with highs already eyeing the mid- to upper 90s. The heat dome spills into our region more fully, as hot high pressure spreads outward from the middle of the county. It may feel like low 100s with dew points nearing 70 degrees. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Sunday night: Only a slight shower or storm chance, otherwise it looks mainly clear and muggy. Lows sink merely into the mid-70s to near 80. Confidence: Medium Excessively hot Monday through Wednesday as temperatures try for 100, plus or minus a few degrees. Combining high humidity (dew points near 70 to mid-70s), the heat index may feel like 110 to 115 degrees during the afternoon and evening. Dangerously muggy and warm nighttime lows may only get to near 80 degrees. Please be mindful of your neighbors who might not have access to air conditioning, elderly friends and family, plus any animals or pets. Confidence: Medium-High Today's daily digit — 8/10: Grading a fairly serene day generously. With the excessive heat we have ahead of us, low humidity, sunny and mainly mid-80s is actually about average warmth for this time of year. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Friday): Very sunny and solidly warm, with mid- to upper 80s. A west and northwest breeze lowers the humidity a bit (dew points around 60 degrees). A few afternoon clouds bubble up in an otherwise largely sunny day. Confidence: Medium Tonight: A stray evening shower is possible. Humidity creeps upward slightly, but it's still enjoyable as lows dip into the mid- to upper 60s. Breezes should calm and clouds should fully clear out after midnight. Happy summer solstice at 10:42 p.m.! Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Saturday): Above-average heat arrives with highs near 90 to mid-90s as a hot dome of high pressure begins nudging into the region. Humidity is still moderate, at worst, with dew points staying at or below the mid-60s. Skies are mainly sunny other than some high clouds at times. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Partly to mostly clear with lows near 70 to mid-70s. A light but steady south-southwest breeze slowly pumps in more humidity. Confidence: Medium-High Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot with highs already eyeing the mid- to upper 90s. The heat dome spills into our region more fully, as hot high pressure spreads outward from the middle of the county. It may feel like low 100s with dew points nearing 70 degrees. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Sunday night: Only a slight shower or storm chance, otherwise it looks mainly clear and muggy. Lows sink merely into the mid-70s to near 80. Confidence: Medium Excessively hot Monday through Wednesday as temperatures try for 100, plus or minus a few degrees. Combining high humidity (dew points near 70 to mid-70s), the heat index may feel like 110 to 115 degrees during the afternoon and evening. Dangerously muggy and warm nighttime lows may only get to near 80 degrees. Please be mindful of your neighbors who might not have access to air conditioning, elderly friends and family, plus any animals or pets. Confidence: Medium-High
Washington Post
19-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Storms later today could be severe; big heat wave starts Sunday
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Temperatures rise quickly through the 80s under sunny morning skies. Afternoon highs in the low 90s and high humidity fuel late afternoon and evening storms that could become severe. What's next? Friday is much calmer with highs in the 80s under sunny skies. Heat builds over the weekend and highs may approach 100 by early next week. Today's daily digit — 4/10: Heat and humidity build setting off potentially severe storms, downpours, and gusty winds. | 🤚 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): Lots of sun warms the area quickly and humidity is high (dew points in low 70s) amid moderate breezes from the southwest. Highs should reach the lower 90s before clouds build and set off potentially severe thunderstorms heading into the evening. Look out for heavy downpours and the potential for damaging winds. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Storms are likely in the evening before moving off around sunset in our eastern areas. Lows drop into the 60s with clearing skies. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Friday): A northwest breeze should start to lower the humidity (dew points dropping into the low 60s) but abundant sunshine pushes highs into the mid- to upper 80s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: The evening is pleasantly less humid with readings falling from the lower 80s to upper 70s. The summer solstice arrives at 10:42 p.m. with overnight lows in the mid- to upper 60s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Saturday's temperatures edge higher with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and moderate humidity (dew points in the mid-60s). Plenty of sun is on the docket before a mostly clear night and lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Confidence: Medium-High The heart of the heat, building in the middle of the country, stretches into the Mid-Atlantic by Sunday. Expect plenty of sun and highs in the mid-90s or so as humidity levels become more uncomfortable (dew points near 70). Confidence: Medium-High Monday and Tuesday are mostly sunny and oppressively hot with highs around 95 to 100, while high humidity (dew points in the low 70s) makes it feel like 100 to 110. Muggy nighttime lows only slip into the 70s to near 80. Confidence: Medium Today's daily digit — 4/10: Heat and humidity build setting off potentially severe storms, downpours, and gusty winds. | 🤚 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): Lots of sun warms the area quickly and humidity is high (dew points in low 70s) amid moderate breezes from the southwest. Highs should reach the lower 90s before clouds build and set off potentially severe thunderstorms heading into the evening. Look out for heavy downpours and the potential for damaging winds. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Storms are likely in the evening before moving off around sunset in our eastern areas. Lows drop into the 60s with clearing skies. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Friday): A northwest breeze should start to lower the humidity (dew points dropping into the low 60s) but abundant sunshine pushes highs into the mid- to upper 80s. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: The evening is pleasantly less humid with readings falling from the lower 80s to upper 70s. The summer solstice arrives at 10:42 p.m. with overnight lows in the mid- to upper 60s. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Saturday's temperatures edge higher with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s and moderate humidity (dew points in the mid-60s). Plenty of sun is on the docket before a mostly clear night and lows in the upper 60s to low 70s. Confidence: Medium-High The heart of the heat, building in the middle of the country, stretches into the Mid-Atlantic by Sunday. Expect plenty of sun and highs in the mid-90s or so as humidity levels become more uncomfortable (dew points near 70). Confidence: Medium-High Monday and Tuesday are mostly sunny and oppressively hot with highs around 95 to 100, while high humidity (dew points in the low 70s) makes it feel like 100 to 110. Muggy nighttime lows only slip into the 70s to near 80. Confidence: Medium
Washington Post
16-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Cool today, then steadily warmer — with numerous rain chances
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: Low clouds, fog, pockets of drizzle and spotty showers this morning with temperatures from 65 to 70. Some patchy light rain is possible this afternoon, with low 70s for highs. What's next? Turning notably warmer with highs in the low 80s Tuesday, upper 80s Wednesday and low 90s Thursday. Showers and storms are possible each day, especially toward evening. Drying out Friday into the weekend. Today's daily digit — 6/10: While it's cloudy and gray, we've got to enjoy these cooler temperatures. In about a week, many will be begging for a day like this. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): Low clouds, fog and areas of drizzle and/or light rain this morning with temperatures from 65 to 70. There's a chance of some patchy light rain this afternoon as well, as highs struggle into the low 70s. Light winds from the east at 5 to 10 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Rain chances overnight are only slight but it remains cloudy. Lows range from the mid- to upper 60s with light winds from the east. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Tuesday): A warm front pushes through offering a slight chance of morning showers. Once the front lifts to the north it becomes partly sunny and much warmer, with highs in the low 80s. Late in the afternoon, scattered showers and storms could again erupt. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Scattered evening showers and storms are a good bet, and some could be strong. Then skies become partly cloudy, with muggy lows near 70. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Wednesday and Thursday are both very warm and humid. Under partly sunny skies, highs reach the upper 80s Wednesday and low 90s Thursday. Late day showers and storms could pop up either day, but they're more probable Thursday, and some could be severe. Wednesday night is muggy with lows from 70 to 75, while it's a little cooler Thursday night in the wake of a cold front, with lows in the 60s to near 70. Confidence: Medium-High After nearly a week straight with rain chances, Friday through Sunday may offer a reprieve. Sunshine should dominate all three days as temperatures gradually increase. Highs Friday reach the mid-80s, Saturday's in the upper 80s and Sunday climbs into the low 90s. Lows are in the 60s to near 70 Saturday and in the 70s on Sunday. Confidence: Medium A punishing heat wave is possible early next week, with highs well into the 90s, possibly flirting with 100. Today's daily digit — 6/10: While it's cloudy and gray, we've got to enjoy these cooler temperatures. In about a week, many will be begging for a day like this. | 🤚 Your call? The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day's weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Forecast in detail Today (Monday): Low clouds, fog and areas of drizzle and/or light rain this morning with temperatures from 65 to 70. There's a chance of some patchy light rain this afternoon as well, as highs struggle into the low 70s. Light winds from the east at 5 to 10 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Rain chances overnight are only slight but it remains cloudy. Lows range from the mid- to upper 60s with light winds from the east. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Tuesday): A warm front pushes through offering a slight chance of morning showers. Once the front lifts to the north it becomes partly sunny and much warmer, with highs in the low 80s. Late in the afternoon, scattered showers and storms could again erupt. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow night: Scattered evening showers and storms are a good bet, and some could be strong. Then skies become partly cloudy, with muggy lows near 70. Confidence: Medium-High A look ahead Wednesday and Thursday are both very warm and humid. Under partly sunny skies, highs reach the upper 80s Wednesday and low 90s Thursday. Late day showers and storms could pop up either day, but they're more probable Thursday, and some could be severe. Wednesday night is muggy with lows from 70 to 75, while it's a little cooler Thursday night in the wake of a cold front, with lows in the 60s to near 70. Confidence: Medium-High After nearly a week straight with rain chances, Friday through Sunday may offer a reprieve. Sunshine should dominate all three days as temperatures gradually increase. Highs Friday reach the mid-80s, Saturday's in the upper 80s and Sunday climbs into the low 90s. Lows are in the 60s to near 70 Saturday and in the 70s on Sunday. Confidence: Medium A punishing heat wave is possible early next week, with highs well into the 90s, possibly flirting with 100.
Washington Post
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
CWG Live updates: Toasty and muggy today, then less weekend heat; periodic storms likely
Welcome to updated around-the-clock by Capital Weather Gang meteorologists. Happening now: It will be humid today with temperatures reaching the 80s to near 90. Storm chances rise this afternoon. A couple could produce heavy rain this evening.
