Bundle up at the bus stop Monday morning — it’s a chilly start with temperatures in the low 40s under partly cloudy skies. Winds will be light from the north, keeping things calm but cool.
By afternoon, expect mostly sunny skies and highs near 61°F, perfect for outdoor recess or after-school activities. Clouds increase again Monday night, with a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m.
Clear skies and calm winds tonight will set the stage for a chilly night across the region, with frost and freezing temperatures expected for many areas west of I-95.
High pressure will keep the weekend mainly dry and seasonably cool, but clouds will gradually increase by Sunday as the next weather system approaches from the Midwest.
“Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings have been issued for portions of the area as winds decrease with high pressure building in,” the National Weather Service announced. “Lows tonight will fall into the low to mid 30s with sheltered valleys in the 20s.”
Residents are advised to protect sensitive vegetation by covering plants or bringing them indoors. The advisory applies to parts of the Mid-Atlantic region, with conditions expected to moderate by the weekend.
A cold front will sweep through the region tonight, bringing a few evening showers and possibly a rumble of thunder before skies clear out overnight. Behind the front, cooler and breezier weather settles in for the rest of the workweek. Expect seasonably cool days, crisp nights, and a chance for the first frost of the season in some outlying areas by late week.
Outlook:
After a windy Sunday night, cooler air settles in to start the workweek. Monday will be sunny but brisk, with temperatures running 10 to 15 degrees below Sunday’s highs. Conditions warm slightly by midweek, though another weak front on Tuesday night may bring a few brief showers. The rest of the week looks mostly sunny and seasonably cool.
Outlook:
After several days of highs in the low to mid-90s, a cold front will bring a noticeable cool-down to our region. Showers and storms this evening will give way to cloudy skies and much cooler temperatures to start the week.
Highs will stay in the 70s to low 80s Monday and Tuesday, with some drizzle or light showers possible before drier weather returns midweek. By next weekend, warmer and more humid air will move back in, along with the chance for thunderstorms.
Hot, muggy weather continues Thursday, with another round of dangerous heat and the potential for flash flooding. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s to low 90s, but high humidity will make it feel more like 95–105 degrees. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop by early afternoon, producing torrential downpours that could lead to significant flooding—especially in and around the I-66/US-50 corridor.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night for a wide area including the District of Columbia, most of central and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. Some areas could see multiple rounds of storms with rainfall totals between 4 to 6 inches, causing extensive street flooding and flash flooding in poor drainage areas. Residents are urged to avoid travel during the evening commute and never drive through flooded roads.
A stretch of dangerous heat will grip the region Wednesday before strong storms move in on Thursday and usher in cooler weather for the weekend.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday for much of the D.C. metro area, including northern and central Virginia and parts of Maryland. Heat index values are expected to reach between 105 and 109 degrees, making it potentially hazardous for those spending extended time outdoors. Residents are urged to stay hydrated, remain in air-conditioned spaces when possible, and check on vulnerable neighbors and relatives.
After a sweltering weekend that brought heat index values over 100 and a heat advisory, today feels like a slight relief. Highs will reach the low 90s, but lower humidity and fewer storms will make conditions feel more manageable. Looking ahead, hot and humid weather returns through midweek, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 90s by Wednesday. However, a strong cold front arrives late in the week, bringing the chance for showers and storms—followed by a significant drop in temperatures heading into the weekend.
Weather Highlights
A heat advisory is in effect across the region today, with heat index values expected to climb as high as 107 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The advisory runs from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday and covers much of northern and central Virginia, including Prince William County, Manassas, Manassas Park, Stafford County, and the City of Fredericksburg. It also includes the D.C. area and parts of southern Maryland.
