Forecast Discussion
Today
Monday AM forecast: Sunny Start, Rainy End to the Week
Posted 12:28 PM 9/28/2026 by Dave Baker
We’ll begin the week with another round of warm, dry weather before moisture gradually returns. The biggest change comes later this week, when a much wetter pattern could bring repeated thunderstorms and a growing risk of heavy rain from Friday into the (More)
Yesterday
Sunday PM Forecast: Comfort clock is ticking, more humidity and storms on the way
Posted 5:21 PM 9/27/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Time with the lower humidity is running short. Expect humidity to become more and more noticeable as the week progresses, eventually fueling showers and thunderstorms in time for a busy weekend across the Capital Area.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Expect another pleasant (More)
9/26/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Lower humidity continues, unsettled pattern looms
Posted 5:39 PM 9/26/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Through early next week, drier air will continue to cause lower humidity and mainly dry conditions. By the middle and end of the week, an increase in moisture will cause a substantial increase in rain chances.
Tonight & Tomorrow: The overnight hours will start off with (More)
9/25/2026
Friday PM Forecast: Coolest morning start since May on Saturday, low humidity continues
Posted 5:44 PM 9/25/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Expect a pleasant stretch of weather through the weekend, featuring cooler mornings and warm afternoons. With lows dipping into the mid-60s, it’ll be our coolest temperatures since back in May.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Mostly clear skies and lower humidity air will (More)
9/24/2026
Thursday PM Forecast: fall temperatures off to a slow start, but some mornings reach 60s
Posted 5:01 PM 9/24/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Expect more comfortable, less humid mornings and warm afternoons across the region through the upcoming weekend. Elevated rain chances and a possible drop in temperatures will arrive late next week as a stronger weather system approaches the region.
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9/23/2026
Wednesday PM Forecast: About to notice a drop in humidity
Posted 5:20 PM 9/23/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
Another surge of drier air will roll in to finish out the workweek and head into the weekend. While temperatures remain hot, lower humidity will keep conditions feeling much more comfortable.
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9/22/2026
Tuesday PM Forecast: though still hot, slightly lower humidity coming for early days of fall
Posted 5:29 PM 9/22/2026 by Chief Meteorologist Dr. Josh Eachus
Wednesday onward, showers and thunderstorms will become scarce as drier air moves into the region. With this, we will also get some humidity relief, with mild mornings and warm afternoons late in the week and into the weekend.
At 7:04 pm Tuesday, astronomical fall begins. The season is (More)
9/21/2026
Monday PM Forecast: Fall begins with the summer feel, eyeing another humidity drop
Posted 4:52 PM 9/21/2026 by Emma Kinchen
It might be the last day of summer, but the hot and sticky feel will carry over into the first day of astronomical fall. That’s not the end of the story, however. A midweek front might offer slight relief toward the end of the week.
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9/20/2026
Sunday PM Forecast: Humidity and storms return to start the workweek
Posted 5:11 PM 9/20/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
Humidity will be back in full force to start off the new workweek. The added moisture will lead to storms once again being possible in the afternoon.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Lows will further rise, with most seeing the mid-70s. Just like the last several days (More)
9/19/2026
Saturday PM Forecast: Humidity levels on the rise
Posted 5:40 PM 9/19/2026 by Meteorologist Balin Rogers
After several days of nicer feeling weather, humidity levels are now on the rise. This will cause higher low temperatures, and also a return of a few PM storms.
Tonight & Tomorrow: Overnight, we will already begin to see changes. As humidity levels rise, so will (More)
9/18/2026
Friday PM Forecast: Another rise and fall in humidity levels within the next week
Posted 7:59 PM 9/18/2026 by Meteorologist Malcolm Byron
The humidity break won’t last much longer. While the weekend starts hot with less steamy air, the humid feel returns in full force by early next week. Even with the summer feel coming back, there is hope for another blast of drier air by late next week.
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