7:00 AM | Showers and storms later today signal the arrival of a cold front; less humid this weekend and even cooler next week

6-Day Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, still pretty hot and humid, but not as extreme as the past couple of days, showers and thunderstorms likely later this afternoon and some of the storms that develop can get quite strong, highs near 90

Tonight

Chance for evening showers and thunderstorms and some of the storms can be strong, still mild, mid 60’s for lows

Saturday

Mostly sunny, more seasonal temperatures, less humid, mid 80’s

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, pleasant, low 60’s

Sunday

Partly sunny, warm, mid 80’s

Monday

Partly sunny, warm, chance for showers and thunderstorms, highs near 80

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, comfortable, mid 70’s

Wednesday

Partly sunny, still comfortable, mid 70’s

Discussion

Our hot weather could end with a bang later today as a cold front will approach the region from the west and it will likely cause a band of showers and thunderstorms for the afternoon and/or evening hours. Some of the storms that develop later today will be on the strong side containing brief heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts. Temperatures will not be quite as extreme today as it has been for the past couple of days and then the humidity will drop noticeably this weekend behind the front. Another cold front will move through the Mid-Atlantic region early next week and that will usher in even cooler air by next Tuesday and Wednesday.