Washington D.C. is gearing up for a return of high heat as temperatures in the mid-90s are forecasted to surge back into the area tomorrow. Despite clouds helping to keep temperatures lower today, humidity levels remained high, creating a muggy atmosphere. This warm and humid air combination is expected to lead to scattered showers and storms in the region, with a broken line likely passing through the area around sunset or shortly after.

The National Weather Service anticipates scattered showers and storms to push through the area, beginning in the late afternoon in the far west and extending into the evening elsewhere. Some of these storms could be intense, with the primary risk being isolated damaging winds along with frequent dangerous lightning and pockets of heavy rain. As the night progresses, clearing skies are expected with muggy conditions lingering. Patchy fog may develop, especially in areas that experience rainfall, with overnight lows ranging from about 70 to 75 degrees.

Looking ahead to Wednesday, high heat is set to make a comeback in Washington D.C. as temperatures are forecasted to remain in the mid-90s or higher for the next several days. When factoring in humidity, the heat index is expected to make it feel like 100 degrees or higher in the afternoon. Although an isolated storm may develop late in the day, partly sunny skies are otherwise expected.

As the city approaches its annual average of 40 days at or above 90 degrees, Washington D.C. residents are bracing for more hot and humid weather in the coming days. With six more days needed to reach the yearly average, it remains to be seen just how far above average temperatures will climb before the inevitable transition into fall weather.