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Last updated on May 14, 2026 at 4:37 p.m.

Steve Rudin, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

THIS EVENING:
Mostly to partly cloudy
Temperatures: 60s to 50s
Winds: Northwest 10-20 mph
A cool northwest breeze will continue around the Beltway this evening with temperatures slipping into the middle 50s. Clouds will gradually thin out after sunset, leading to a calmer and cooler overnight period. A stray sprinkle cannot be ruled out early this evening, mainly before 8 p.m., but most neighborhoods stay dry. Winds will gust at times between 20 and 25 mph early, then ease overnight. Sunset is at 8:13 p.m. at Reagan National Airport.

THURSDAY NIGHT:
Mostly to partly cloudy
Lows: 48-53
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
Any leftover clouds continue to thin overnight as cooler air settles into the region. Temperatures fall back into the 40s for most suburbs, with near 50 downtown Washington. Skies gradually clear toward morning.

FRIDAY:
Partly cloudy. Breezy
Highs: 70-75
Winds: Northwest 5-15, Gusts 25 mph
Friday brings a solid rebound as high pressure builds back into the area. Sunshine returns, humidity stays low, and temperatures climb into the lower and middle 70s. It will be a comfortable finish to the workweek with pleasant weather for the morning commute, lunchtime plans and the evening ride home. It may become breezy a times.

SATURDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 83-88
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
The warming trend begins in earnest. Sunshine mixes with some fair-weather clouds as highs push into the 80s across most of the DMV. The stickiness factor remains fairly comfortable for mid May standards. A spotty late day shower cannot be ruled out west of I-81, but most areas stay dry. Saturday night stays mild with lows mainly in the upper 50s to near 60. Records do not appear to be in serious jeopardy Saturday, with the DCA record of 93 likely staying safely out of reach, although the Dulles record of 90 may end up a bit closer.

SUNDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 85-90
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Summer-like warmth returns to the Mid-Atlantic. Afternoon temperatures surge into the middle and upper 80s, with a few hotter spots near 90 degrees around the urban corridor and inside the beltway. Humidity also starts creeping upward. A stray late day shower or thunderstorm is possible, especially north and west of Washington, but many neighborhoods stay rain free. Sunday evening remains warm and a bit muggy. Records currently look safe, with DCA needing 92 degrees and Dulles needing 93, although the warmth will likely serve as a preview of even hotter weather possible early next week.

MONDAY:
Mostly sunny. Stray showers
Highs: 88-95
Winds: Southwest 8-12 mph
Very warm to hot conditions build across the DMV with highs well into the upper 80s and mid 90s. Increasing humidity will make it feel even warmer during the afternoon. While much of the day stays dry, isolated late day thunderstorms may bubble up over the higher terrain and drift eastward during the evening. Record highs could be challenged at both Reagan National and Dulles. The current May 19th record high at DCA is 93 degrees, while Dulles stands at 92 degrees. Forecast highs are expected to come close, especially if sunshine dominates through the afternoon.

TUESDAY:
Partly sunny. Storm chance
Highs: 90-95
Winds: Southwest 10-15 mph
Another hot day is expected with temperatures in the lower to middle 90s. Humidity levels continue to rise as a cold front slowly approaches from the west. Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms become more likely by late Tuesday, with some locally heavy downpours possible. Additional record highs may be in jeopardy. Reagan National’s May 20th record stands at 95 degrees, while Dulles is 93 degrees. Forecast temperatures appear just shy for now, but records could come into play if the hotter guidance verifies.