6:00 AM | *Noticeably warmer next couple of days...rain threat increases at mid-week*

6-Day forecast for the Washington, D.C. metro region

Today

Mainly sunny, becoming breezy, warmer, highs in the middle 70’s; S-SW winds increasing to around 5-15 mph

Tonight

Partly cloudy, cool, lows not far from 60 degrees

Tuesday

Mainly sunny, quite breezy, warm, lower 80’s for afternoon highs

Tuesday Night             

Mainly cloudy, mild, chance of showers late, near 65 degrees for late night lows

Wednesday

Mainly cloudy, warm, chance of rain, maybe a thunderstorm, mid-to-upper 70’s

Thursday

Mainly cloudy, cooler, chance of showers, lower 60’s

Friday

Mainly sunny, mild, middle 60’s

Saturday

Partly sunny, mild, chance of showers, upper 60’s

Discussion

It’ll turn noticeably warmer in the Mid-Atlantic region during the next couple of days as high pressure pushes to the east and low-level winds shift to a southwesterly direction. A cold front will approach the area at mid-week and then low pressure will likely form along the slow-moving frontal boundary zone on Thursday. As a result, periods of rain are likely here on Wednesday and Wednesday night - maybe a thunderstorm as well - and there can be lingering showers on Thursday if the low pressure system pushes far enough to the north and west to impact the Mid-Atlantic region.

Meteorologist Paul Dorian
Arcfield Weather