6:30 AM | *Another very comfortable day in the Mid-Atlantic with high pressure remaining in control*
Paul Dorian
6-Day forecast for the Washington, D.C. metro region
Today
Mainly sunny, pleasantly warm, highs in the upper 70’s; NW winds around 5 mph
Tonight
Mainly clear, cool, lows in the middle 50’s
Friday
Mainly sunny, warm, middle 80’s for afternoon highs
Friday Night
Mainly clear, cool, lower 60’s for late night lows
Saturday
Mainly sunny, warm, mid-to-upper 80’s
Sunday
Mainly sunny, quite warm, upper 80’s, cannot rule out a nighttime shower or thunderstorm
Monday
Mainly sunny, quite warm, cannot rule out an afternoon or evening shower or thunderstorm, near 90 degrees
Tuesday
Mainly sunny, quite warm, near 90 degrees
Discussion
High pressure to our north will remain in control of the weather for the next couple of days and continue to anchor a very comfortable air mass for this time of year. The high pressure system shifts offshore by early this weekend and this repositioning will open the door for warmer air to move into the area from the southern states, but no sustained extreme heat is in sight. The chances for rain should be minimal around here for the next few days.
One final note, this cool shot we’re enjoying has been pretty impressive for August. The low temperature on Wednesday at Dulles Airport (IAD) was 50 degrees…the lowest temperature there for the entire month of August since 1998.
Meteorologist Paul Dorian
Arcfield Weather