Upper 90s heat index values are possible, when combining heat and humidity. It is thankfully a short blast of hot weather.
Mostly sunny skies and moderate southerly breezes help continue the feed of warm, moist air into our region. High temperatures may range from 92 to 98 degrees, aiming for area record high temperatures: 96 at DCA and BWI from 1934; 92 at IAD from 1996. It’s still uncomfortable humidity for May, with dew points in the mid-60s. A shower or quick thunderstorm can’t be ruled out given high heat and humidity. Hazy skies may be amplified from wildfire smoke wafting in from the west.
Dew points may near 70 degrees in a few spots, nearly unbearable for May. However, slightly more clouds and moisture in the atmosphere helps cap our high temperatures “merely” in the low to mid-90s. Afternoon storms could turn strong or severe, so please check back with us as we get closer. Confidence: MediumEvening showers and storms are possible and a few strong storms can’t be ruled out.
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