Forecast for September 1, 2011

Today:
The Mid-Atlantic will have one last day of complete sunshine before clouds begin filtering back in. Highs will be a touch warmer in the mid 80s with winds coming from the southeast at 5-10 mph.

Tonight:
Temperatures will drop back off into the mid 60s this evening underneath clear skies. Winds will be light but turn slightly to the south as high pressure sits to our south and west.

Friday through Labor Day:
Clouds will begin to filter in during the day on Friday as humidity levels increase. Highs will be in the mid 80s. High temperatures near 90 will move in for Saturday and Sunday and storm chances will return too. Storm chances will stay with us through Labor Day with the best chance for storms coming during Sunday. Next week looks much cooler with some days not topping 80 degrees! Summer is definitely on its way out.

Forecast for August 31, 2011

Today:
A strong high pressure system will sit just to the northeast of the District for much of Wednesday. High temperatures will be in the mid 80s today with mainly sunny skies. Winds will be negligible.

Tonight:
It will be another beautiful night to go for a walk or enjoy dinner on a patio. Low temperatures will be comfortable as we dip back into the mid to upper 60s with winds staying light.

Thursday through Sunday:
The heat will slowly build in for this weekend with temperatures returning into the upper 80s by Saturday and Sunday. The next weather system also looks to begin moving in on Friday with storm chances holding off until Saturday and Sunday. Right now the shower and storm chances continue on Labor Day as well.

Forecast for August 23, 2011

Today:
Plenty of sunshine is in store for the Mid Atlantic again today as High Pressure slowly passes to our east. Winds will be light out of the northwest through the day with high temperatures reaching the low to mid 80s.

Tonight:
Winds will be light and variable with clear skies. This will allow us to again drop into the low to mid 60s.

Wednesday through Saturday:
Wednesday will be another pleasant one before storm chances move back into the forecast. At this time it looks like Irene could impact us some but that wouldn't be until Saturday, nonetheless off and on storm chances will move in and stay with us for the foreseeable future starting on Thursday. Temperatures will warm to near 90 and stay there again on Thursday as well. Wednesdays highs will be in the mid 80s.

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Forecast for August 22, 2011

Today:
Today will be gorgeous. Skies will be sunny with temperatures warming into the low 80s. A nice breeze at about 5-15 mph will come from the northwest keeping us nice and comfortable.

Tonight:
Winds will die down tonight as high pressure slides closer to us. Lows will drop down into the lower 60s and upper 50s are possible in the valleys as light winds and clear skies will allow temperatures to drop to much cooler readings than we've become accustomed too.

Tomorrow through Friday:
Temperatures will be comfortable for Tuesday and Wednesday but climb back into the low 90s for Thursday and Friday. It is yet to be seen how Irene will affect our weather but at this time were looking at chances for showers and storms moving in Thursday and Friday. Tuesday and Wednesday we'll have mainly sunny conditions with high pressure in control.

Forecast for August 19, 2011

 Today:
A weak boundary slide through today and bring with it another chance for showers and thunderstorms. The best chance will be this afternoon but they will be possible throughout the daytime hours. Highs today will be in the upper 80s to near 90 with partly sunny conditions.

Tonight:
Storm chances will diminish as the evening wears on. Winds will be light and variable with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Lows will be back to near 70 in the District and in the upper 60s across the suburbs.

Saturday through Tuesday:
Storms are possible on Saturday but any that do develop would be isolated at best. Skies will be partly sunny with highs near 90. Sunday will bring with it a better chance for showers and storms with highs staying near 90 again. Monday and Tuesday will be dry with highs in the upper 80s. The good news in the long range is that there aren't any upper 90 or 100 degree days in sight.

Forecast for August 17, 2011

Today:
High pressure will be directly overhead to start the day but push to the east through the daytime hours. As the high pushes east winds will pick up a bit from the south. Highs today will be in the upper 80s with some spots topping out at 90. Skies will be clear.

Tonight:
Winds will stay from the south and skies will be clear tonight as temperatures drop back to near 70.

Thursday through Sunday:
The next system moves in Thursday and Friday bringing with it chances for off and on showers and thunderstorms. Neither day will be a complete washout. Temperatures Thursday through Sunday will be in the mid to upper 80s with the weekend looking bone dry.

Forecast for August 16, 2011

Today:
Skies today will be partly sunny with temperatures warming back into the middle 80s. High pressure will slowly build in during the day but an isolated shower or thunderstorm can't be ruled out during the afternoon hours. It's nothing to become to excited about but a few spots around the District will likely have at least a pop up shower. Winds will be from the north at 5-15 mph.

Tonight:
High pressure will dominate the weather from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic this evening. Skies will be clear with winds becoming light and variable by the overnight hours. Low temperatures will be in the mid 60s.

Wednesday through Saturday:
Models are now beginning to agree on a weather pattern that will become more active than previously thought. High pressure will slide out Wednesday night into Thursday and shower and storm chances will move in and stay with us on Thursday and Friday. The upcoming weekend looks almost perfect with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80s.

Forecast for August 15, 2011

Today:
Skies today will remain fairly gloomy. Showers and storms will stay in the forecast with the rain beginning to push out of the area by this evening. Spots received in excess of 2" last night, which is badly needed, just not all at once. Highs today will be in the low to mid 80s and humidity levels will still be fairly high making it feel sticky and uncomfortable. Winds will come from the N at 5-10 mph.

Tonight:
Thunderstorm chances will continue this evening but the main show should be over by sunset. Skies will be partly to mostly cloudy as winds turn slightly to the northwest.

Tuesday through Friday:
High pressure will begin building in Tuesday and bring us pleasant weather through Thursday. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s with dry conditions across the area. Friday storm chances reenter the forecast.

Forecast for August 11, 2011

Today:
The morning low today will be the coolest it has been in 26 days! Starting off temperatures will be in the upper 60s with highs reaching the mid to upper 80s this afternoon. Winds will be from the NW at 5-10 mph.

Tonight:
Skies will be partly cloudy this evening as temperatures fall into the mid to upper 60s. Winds will stay light from the northwest.

Friday through Monday:
Starting off the weekend will be pleasant but storm chances will increase late Friday night and stay in the forecast through Sunday. Temperatures will be pleasant with highs in the mid to upper 80s through the period. The weekend won't be a complete washout but you should have an umbrella with you if your out enjoying the pleasant August weather.

Forecast for August 10, 2011

Today:
Skies will be mainly sunny across the District and surrounding areas today. Unfortunately we will have no rain chances in the forecast for the next couple days. Highs will be near 90 with winds coming from the west at 5-15 mph.

Tonight:
The forecast tonight will contain a few passing clouds with winds turning to the northwest. Low temperatures will be back into the upper 60s, which should make for a pleasant evening to find yourself at a happy hour.

Thursday through Sunday:
Pleasant temperatures will move in Thursday and stick with us through early next week. High pressure will  keep us with mainly sunny conditions through Friday. We will bring in a chance for showers and storms on Friday night into Saturday but it won't be enough rain to bring us back to normal for this year.

Forecast for August 4, 2011

Today:
Another minus 90 degree day will be warmly welcomed across the District, but we will have plenty of humidity. Skies will become partly sunny and there is an isolated chance for a rain shower this afternoon. Highs will be in the upper 80s with winds from the northwest at 5-10 mph.

Tonight:
Skies will continue to be partly to mostly cloudy as temperatures drop off into the low 70s and upper 60s. Winds will be from the east at 5-10 mph.

Friday to Monday:
Friday and Saturday we'll only warm into the mid to upper 80s with temperatures returning to near 90 for Sunday and Monday.  There will be chances for badly needed rain in the form of thunderstorms from Friday night into Sunday. Looking beyond next Monday temperatures look to be closer to 90 than 100, which is great news for all.

Forecast for August 3, 2011

Today:
We may finally end our 90 degree day streak today as we'll have clouds in the area with chances for shower and storms moving in during the midday hours. The storms may become severe with winds and hail being the main threats. Highs today will be in the upper 80s to 90 with winds coming from the south.

Tonight:
Temperatures will cool back off into the low 70s as storm chances dwindle with the sunset. Winds will be from the northwest at around 5 mph.

Thursday through Sunday:
Temperatures will hover around the 90 degree mark through the weekend. Thursday and Friday look pretty pleasant for early August. Saturday and Sunday chances for storms will move back into the forecast.

Forecast for August 2, 2011

Today:
Yet another 90 day is on tap for the Mid-Atlantic. Highs will be in the mid 90s with sunny skies and winds will be a bit breezy at times from the north.

Tonight:
Clouds will filter in during the overnight as temperatures drop into the mid 70s. Storms will be possible during the overnight but best chances don't move in until after daybreak on Wednesday. Winds will come from the West at 5-10mph.

Wednesday through Saturday:
We may finally break our streak of 90 degree days on Wednesday as we'll have clouds with off and on chances for storms. Thursday and Friday look pleasant for early August with highs back in the upper 80s. Saturday another chance for thunderstorms moves back in.