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Last updated on August 10, 2026 at 6:09 a.m.
Jordan Evans, 7News First Alert Meteorologist
The week’s hottest weather across the D.C. area arrives Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the mid-90s and heat index values above 100. Weakening storms from the Great Lakes could spark isolated showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening. Hot, humid conditions persist through Tuesday, before temperatures ease closer to seasonal averages Wednesday.
In the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated a through 8 a.m. Thursday.
Daily storm chances continue through midweek, with a likely break Thursday. A slow-moving cold front may bring cooler temperatures and lower humidity by Friday, though showers and thunderstorms could linger ahead of it.
7News First Alert Forecast
TODAY: Partly cloudy, chance for storms. Highs around 95, with a heat index above 100.
Winds: West 5-10 mph
TONIGHT: Storms ending, mostly cloudy. Lows between 73 and 79.
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
TUESDAY: Partly sunny, chance for storms. Highs between 92 and 97.
Winds: West 10-15 mph
WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny, chance for storms. Highs between 85 and 90.
Winds: West 5-10 mph
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs between 85 and 90.
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy, chance for storms. Highs between 80 and 85.
Winds: Light and Variable
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