Forecast for August 1, 2011

Today:
Highs today will be in upper 90s once again. Skies will be sunny with clouds building during the afternoon. An isolated thunderstorm or two can't be ruled out and we could use any rain we can get. Winds will be from the west at 5-10 mph.

Tonight:
Temperatures will stay mild through the overnight as we only cool into the mid 70s in the District. Winds will stay light and turn to the northwest.

Tuesday through Saturday:
The heat will continue with temperatures staying at or above 90 degrees through Saturday. That will likely push our heat streak to 18 consecutive days above 90. The record is 21. An isolated storm is possible Tuesday night and Wednesday but once again not all areas will be hit by storms.

Forecast for July 28, 2011

Today:
Humidity will begin to build in again as will our next heat wave. Highs today will be in the low to mid 90s as winds usher in warmer air from the south at 5-10 mph. Skies will be mostly sunny throughout the daytime hours.

Tonight:
Clouds and humidity will be on the increase through the night with low temperatures only dropping to the mid 70s. Winds will stay from the south. High pressure will be sliding further east and that will allow the southerly winds and dew points to rise.

Friday through Tuesday:
Friday will be the hottest of the next five days. We'll approach 100 degrees with heat indices making it feel closer to 110. It will not technically be as hot as the past heat wave as the humidity will not be as high. Saturday through Tuesday we'll continue to stay in the 90s. Dry weather will continue with just a small chance for an afternoon thunderstorm possible on Saturday afternoon.

Forecast for July 27, 2011

Today:
It'll be a pleasant late summer day across the Mid-Atlantic with high temperatures reaching 90. We'll come close but likely continue our eight day streak of 90s or higher. Winds will be from the N at 5-10 mph and the humidity will remain bearable.

Tonight:
If you need to complete some yard work or just enjoy evenings outdoors it will be a good one to do so. Lows will drop to near 70 with winds becoming light and variable.

Thursday through Sunday:
A heat wave slowly begins returning on Thursday with the Furnace really heating up our air on Friday and Saturday. Triple Digits are possible Friday. Saturday we are looking at upper 90s and by Sunday we'll drop off back to the mid 90s. Precipitation chances continue to look fairly slim through the five day.

Forecast for July 26, 2011

Today:
It'll be a refreshing day with mostly sunny skies and highs only reaching the low 90s. Winds will be from the northwest at 5-10 mph and dew points will be back in the 60s, making it feel much more comfortable outside.

Tonight:
Skies will be mainly clear as winds turn to the west at five mph. Lows will be fairly pleasant as we cool all the way to 70 and the upper 60s in the suburbs.

Wednesday through Sunday:
Through Sunday we will stay dry. Wednesday will be fairly comfortable for late July. Highs will be in the lower 90s. Thursday a few clouds will build in as a heat wave begins building back in. Highs will be in the mid 90s. Friday we'll hit near triple digits again and the mid 90s look to hang with us through the weekend. This is almost certainly going to be the warmest July on record.

Forecast for July 25, 2011

Today:
The low 90s will feel like a welcome relief today. Winds will be light and badly need showers and thunderstorms are anticipated to develop later on this afternoon. A strong cold front doesn't look to be on the horizon anytime soon and it's appear more and more likely that we'll set a record for the warmest July on record. The current holder for warmest July on record is from just last year!

Tonight:
Thunderstorms will push east during the evening and we'l be left with mainly clear skies. Lows will drop back into the low 70s. A welcome relief from the 80 degree lows we've been seeing. Winds will turn from the NE to S and stay at about 5 mph.

Tuesday through Friday:
Tuesday and Wednesday will be dry with highs in the low 90s and lows in the 70s. Unfortunately another heat wave will start building in Thursday and it'll last through Saturday at least. Highs will be in the upper 90s, but it will not be quite as hot as this past weekend. It appears the best chance for storms will be today and thats about it through at least the weekend.

Forecast for July 21, 2011

Today:
An excessive heat warning is in effect through 8pm Friday. This means it will be dangerously hot through the next 48-72 hours. Highs will be near 100 tomorrow and with the heat index it will feel as warm as 110-115 degrees. Avoid staying outdoors for extended periods of time, drink plenty of water, and wear sunblock. Do not leave kids/pets inside your vehicle for any length of time!

Tonight:
Temperatures will drop back off to the 80s tonight but it will steal feel like 90 degrees! Winds will be light out of the south.

Friday through Monday:
The dangerous heat stays with us through Saturday before we drop back into the mid to upper 90s for Sunday and Monday. Friday looks the warmest when we'll top out near 101 for the actual high. Storms are possible late Friday and on Saturday afternoon and evening as well.
Stay cool out there!

Forecast for July 20, 2011

Today:
Another warm one is on tap for much of the United States. Highs in our area will be in the mid 90s with shower and storm chances pushing to our south. Winds will be light out of the east and skies will be partly cloudy.

Tonight:
It will be an uncomfortable evening with low temperatures only dropping near 80. Winds will gradually turn to the south underneath mainly clear skies.

Thursday through Sunday:
The heat wave finally makes its way from the midwest where it made some spots feel warmer than Dubai. Actual highs will be near 100 Thursday through Saturday with temperatures feeling up to 115. An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect through Saturday but it will likely become a warning sometime today. A few storms are possible Saturday afternoon/evening. Sunday we'll stay warm but drop back into the mid 90s.

Forecast for July 19, 2011

Today:
It'll be another hot and humid one across much of the United States. It'll feel up to near 100 at times with actual highs topping out near 95. Winds will be from the NW at 5-10 mph. Storms are possible this afternoon with some possibly containing some damaging winds.

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Tonight:
Storm chances will continue this evening before tapering off, it will stay warm through the overnight again. Lows will be in the upper 70s with no relief from the wind. It will be calm with mainly clear skies.

Wednesday through Sunday:
Thursday will be the coolest of the next five with highs in the low to mid 90s. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday still look to be near 100 with 90s continuing Sunday too. Air quality will be extremely poor from today through the weekend.

Forecast for July 18, 2011

Today:
It will be hot today but it'll also be the most bearable day in the next week. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s. Winds will be out of the west at 5-10 mph and it'll be mostly sunny.

Tonight:
Dew Points will continue to climb and temperatures will stay fairly warm through the overnight as a ridge continues building across the eastern two thirds of the country. Lows will be in the mid 70s.

Tuesday through Saturday:
Tuesday will be the coolest of the next five days and highs will still be in the mid 90s. Wednesday will be similar before we hit near 100 from Thursday through Saturday. Lows will be in the mid to upper 70s through the period. Storm chances will stay low with the best threat for them coming Tuesday.

Forecast for July 15, 2011

Today:
I apologize about the lack of posts lately but I've been caught up heading back to weddings back home. Today will be a great day to spend outdoors, whether it be on the water or on a patio it will be next to perfect. Highs will be in the mid 80s with light southwest winds. Humidity levels will be comfortable for this time of year too.

Tonight:
Temps will stay comfortable tonight as we cool into the mid 60s in the District. Suburbs will be closer to the 60 degree mark as winds stay light out of the south southwest.

Saturday through Tuesday:
Saturday will be another nice one with highs in the mid 80s and sunny skies. Sunday we'll be back into the upper 80s as humidity levels begin to climb. Monday we'll be back in the 90s with Tuesday hitting the mid 90s. We'll stay dry until Tuesday when chances for storms move back in. At this time Wednesday looks extremely hot with highs hitting near 100 possibly.

Forecast for July 7, 2011

Today:
A stationary boundary will continue to be in the vicinity of DC. Showers and thunderstorm chances will stay in the forecast through Friday night with best chances coming tonight into tomorrow. Highs today will be in the low to mid 90s.

Tonight:
We'll only cool off into the mid 70s tonight in the city as shower and storm chances increase. Winds will be light and variable.

Friday through Monday:
Storm chances will taper off by Friday night as the stationary boundary will finally be pushed out. Saturday through Monday look dry with highs near 90 and lows near 70. Friday highs will only be in the mid to upper 80s.

Forecast for July 5th, 2011

Today:
Another warm and sunny day is in store for the Mid-Atlantic to start off our short work week. Highs will climb to near 90 with it staying humid. Winds will be light out of the north.

Tonight:
A stationary boundary will stay just to the south of us and keep showers and storms to our south this evening. Winds will be light and variable as lows hit 70.

Wednesday through Saturday:
Typical summer thunderstorm chances will move in Wednesday and Thursday with Friday and Saturday currently looking dry and sunny. Highs through the weekend will hang around the 90 degree mark.