Weather snapshot: Warm, humid midweek with a promising sunny weekend ahead
Today’s daily digit is 6/10, signaling a day that leans toward summer warmth with noticeable humidity. Here’s what to expect, hour by hour.
Today (Wednesday)
– Morning: Mostly cloudy, then partly sunny this afternoon.
– Showers: An isolated shower or two possible, with a better chance of late-afternoon activity.
– Temperatures and humidity: Highs around 80 to 85, with dew points near 70 making it feel muggy.
– Winds: Light from the east to southeast, 5 to 10 mph.
– Confidence: Medium-High
Tonight
– Weather: A few isolated showers or thunderstorms possible during the evening.
– Conditions: Mostly cloudy and muggy overnight.
– Lows: Upper 60s to low 70s.
– Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow (Thursday)
– Sky/Wind: Partly to mostly cloudy; winds ramp up as Hurricane Erin passes by off the coast.
– Winds: Northeast around 10 to 20 mph, gusts near 30 mph, especially to the east of Washington, D.C.
– Showers: Only isolated light showers possible.
– Temperatures: Highs in the mid-70s to low 80s; humidity remains moderate.
– Confidence: Medium-High
Tomorrow night
– Conditions: Partially clear skies with diminishing winds.
– Lows: Low to mid-60s.
– Confidence: Medium-High
A look ahead
– Friday and Saturday: Expect plenty of sunshine and lighter winds.
– Temperatures: Highs generally in the low to mid-80s.
– Humidity: Much lower Friday (dew points in the 50s), perhaps a touch more humid Saturday.
– Night temps: Lows fall back into the 60s both nights.
– Confidence: Medium-High
What this means for you
– A warm, humid day today with a few shower opportunities; plan for a light jacket in the morning and hydration as you head outdoors later.
– Thursday brings breezier conditions along the coast due to Erin’s proximity, so beachgoers should anticipate stronger onshore winds and potential gusts.
– The weekend looks ideal for outdoor plans: mostly sunny, comfortable humidity, and mild evenings.
Summary
Midweek warmth continues with isolated shower chances, followed by a breezier but mostly dry setup as Hurricane Erin slides by offshore. The outlook improves into Friday and Saturday, delivering sunny skies and pleasantly low humidity for outdoor activities.
If you’re planning weekend activities, this forecast suggests Friday is the best day for comfort, with Saturday still favorable but a touch more humidity possible. Stay hydrated and monitor local coastal updates for any changes from Erin’s trajectory.