Currently:
Showers and thunderstorms associated with an upper level disturbance to the west (which will move into the region over the weekend) will persist for a few more hours before pushing southward into Virginia.
Thunderstorms will be capable of producing brief, heavy downpours given the presence of a tropical airmass.

Temperatures should fall into the mid-70s overnight in a sticky atmosphere.


Hazy, Hot and Humid:
After a relatively cool start to the month of July (temperatures are averaging slightly below normal), the hazy, hot, and humid days of a typical Washington, D.C. afternoon will make a comeback starting this weekend. Tomorrow, a weak surface low will track through the region, setting off showers and thunderstorms, primarily during the afternoon around the metro region.
By Sunday, as the low exits off the East Coast, a massive upper level ridge developing in the West will punch into the region and turn the oven onto "broil." High temperatures on Sunday will likely nose into the lower 90s, and with dewpoints hovering around 70 degrees, you can bet it will feel absolutely miserable outside. But that's just the beginning...

All indications at last check revealed that temperatures would continue to rise through the beginning of next week, likely approaching 100 degrees by Tuesday as the core of the upper level ridge moves overhead. Some computer models show high temperatures peaking at around 100-102 degrees on Tuesday afternoon as dewpoints near 75 degrees. In this case, heat indices would exceed 113 degrees, significantly increasing the threat for heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially in the elderly.

The new look of Districtweather.com:
I was tired of the previous districtweather.com layout, and decided to get to work on another template. The nav bar at the top isn't functional, but you will see things begin to fall into place gradually over the next few weeks.

I have a summer job at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, which isn't giving me much time to update this website, but I will try to keep this blog updated as much as possible.