D.C.-area and worldwide weather news from The Washington Post. http://www.capitalweather.com | info@capitalweather.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mma6yolj322o4:08 pm: A couple showers and storms west of us trying to work their way into the area. Hit-or-miss and won't last long but could offer brief downpour and some dangerous lightning. Risk lasts through sunset or so, best odds western parts of the DC area.19 May 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mma6yolj322ohttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mma27mcixf2pTuesday Heat Check: We're in the low to mid-90s and rising at midafternoon across the DMV (see map of current temps). Reagan National has reached at least 93 (record for the date is 96). Dulles has reached at least 94, breaking record of 92. Stay hydrated if outside.19 May 2026 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mma27mcixf2phttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mm7pel2fwk25Wet pattern coming up. Will holiday weekend be a washout? Getting questions about how much rain to expect over upcoming long weekend. About 1.5-2" of rain could fall, but spread out over several days. Should still be windows for outdoor plans. Details: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/19/dc-area-weather-forecast-steamy-today-stormy-late-tomorrow/19 May 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7pel2fwk25https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mm7kmisxhs25Heading up to the mid- to upper 90s today (Tuesday)! Hottest day of year so far. We've already set record warm lows today of 72 in D.C. (tie) and Dulles airports. And temps are rocketing upward. Highs today will set records, about 20 degrees above normal -- and hotter than averages in July!19 May 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7kmisxhs25https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mm76qxfa532jD.C. area’s first heat wave of year peaks today 🌡️🥵 Highs surge into the mid- to upper 90s with sticky humidity and several records in jeopardy. Then comes the flip: ⚡ Storms late Wed, some potentially strong 🍃 Sharply cooler air Thurs + Fri. Forecast details: cwg.live Photo by Brian Paeth19 May 2026 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm76qxfa532jhttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mm5vdxicl22xMonday brought the heat 🥵 Dulles set a record at 95, while DC (93) and Baltimore (95) came close. Not done yet -- Tuesday could bring more records with highs in the mid–upper 90s. Scorching through Wednesday. Updated forecast at cwg.live18 May 2026 22:10 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5vdxicl22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mm5p3nfu5m2t🔥 Hot stuff across the DMV on this Monday afternoon, with many locations around 93-95 degrees, as seen in the map of current temperatures. Dulles is up to at least 94 degrees, breaking its calendar-day record of 91. A couple more days of this to come.18 May 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5p3nfu5m2thttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mm56dl3f2s2pHeat records could fall over the next 3 days! The first heat wave of the year is here, and record highs are in jeopardy. At Dulles Airport, records could be surpassed the next 3 days! The NWS forecast highs are shown in the chart here. More info here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/18/dc-area-weather-forecast-near-record-heat-through-wednesday/18 May 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm56dl3f2s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mm4oacroqm2sNear-record heat is surging into the D.C. area 🌡️ Highs hit the 90s today (Monday) through Wednesday — likely mid- to upper 90s Tuesday with record highs in jeopardy. Humidity also creeping up. Then? A dramatic cooldown. Latest forecast + timing: cwg.live Photo by Jeanne Stuart McVey18 May 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4oacroqm2shttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mm36nqewfx2z⛈️ A couple showers or storms possible before midnight. Humid lows near 65. May heat wave Mon–Wed with possible peak heat (upper 90s) Tuesday. Wednesday: Higher storm chances, a few possibly severe ahead of a cold front. Timing TBD. More @ CWG.Live 📸 Brian Paeth17 May 2026 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm36nqewfx2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mm26lqt4pq23It’s a real-deal May heat wave 🔥 The heat starts to build this PM with highs mid- to upper 80s and an isolated storm possible. And then the real heat: Highs in the 90s Mon-Wed. Just the chance of stray storm Mon-Tue. But then potential for strong storms Wed. (Photo by Alex P on Flickr)17 May 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm26lqt4pq23https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlyq4uksrv23⛈️ Brief shower or storm possible around the Beltway this evening, mainly 6–8 p.m. Not a big risk — keep radar handy. Then partly cloudy, low-to-mid 60s, a touch humid by dawn. Sunday near 90. Hotter 90s Mon–Wed with stray storm chances until Wednesday's front. More @ CWG.Live 📸 Jeanne Stuart McVey16 May 2026 20:53 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlyq4uksrv23https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlyj7l2lpj2p2:45p Sat: Some potential for a few showers, maybe a t’storm, to come through parts of DC area west to east around 5-8pm. Here is a radar forecast for 7pm. Might be overdone, but shows there is at least a chance some folks see a brief shower or t’shower.16 May 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlyj7l2lpj2phttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlxnqdzvr223Warmer today and tomorrow with mainly 80s both days. Hot to start the work week as we see a couple days of 90s. A strong cold front on Wednesday could spark some intense storms as it passes. Forecast details: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/16/dc-area-weather-forecast-warmer-now-hot-later/16 May 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxnqdzvr223https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlvypyzgfs2zIt’s about to get hot, but spring isn’t over With hot weather on the way, we mulled declaring spring over today. Indeed, we’re about to enter a 5 day stretch with highs in the 80s/90s. But, around a week from now, cooler air will return, with 70s. More info: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/15/dc-area-weather-forecast-warming-trend-underway/15 May 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvypyzgfs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlv42rgnyj23Turning sunny today. A nice one with highs in the 70s. Warming up each of the next few days. 80s Saturday, near 90 Sunday and even hotter after that. Only a few afternoon storm chances. Forecast details: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/15/dc-area-weather-forecast-warming-trend-underway/ (Photo Jeanne Stuart McVey)15 May 2026 10:16 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlv42rgnyj23https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mltnf26gbk25Spring is about to tap out 🔅🫠 90 possible by Sunday, then low–mid 90s Monday-Wednesday? Another early heat flex: DC’s avg first 95 isn’t until June 18. Summer preview loading…14 May 2026 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltnf26gbk25https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlsybyjmbc2oWednesday evening’s storms put on quite a show. As they swept through, dramatic shelf clouds stretched across the sunset sky while bursts of lightning, heavy rain and even some small hail moved through. Pic shown here by @MyDronePro on X. More info/photos: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/14/dc-area-weather-forecast-cool-today-trending-warmer/14 May 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsybyjmbc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlsobp5k4j24Cooler today despite partial sun. Highs in the low and mid-60s along with a breeze. Up 10 degrees Friday and again on Saturday. Toasty to start next week with some 90s probably on the way. Forecast details: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/14/dc-area-weather-forecast-cool-today-trending-warmer/ (Photo Jeanne Stuart Mcvey)14 May 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsobp5k4j24https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlrlaqq3lc2n8:37 pm: Line of rain and storms from Sykesville to Rockville to Haymarket. Weakened from earlier to W but widespread gusts 40+ mph decent bet. Iso stronger/damaging possible. Moving along on the speedy side. W Beltway shortly. DC within hour. Gusty ahead of storms.14 May 2026 00:37 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrlaqq3lc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlrhtpof6h247:36 p.m. Showers and storms crossing the Blue Ridge. We'll see activity roll across the area from around 8 to midnight. Strongest stuff early in that window, focused west. Plenty of lightning and some heavy rain. Some chance for iso damaging wind gusts.13 May 2026 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrhtpof6h24https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlr77elna2225:02 pm: A couple showers around early eve. Nothing notable. Better shot at heavier activity, some storms, around sunset west then across the area into overnight. Storms have produced wind damage in W VA but should weaken a bit with loss of sun while traveling this way. Updated forecast: cwg.live13 May 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr77elna222https://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlqvgsebcr2o2:05p: Radar shows our first round of showers for the day moving into DC area from west to east during the next couple of hours. Shouldn’t be anything too heavy with this initial batch.13 May 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqvgsebcr2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlqktluvuu2cTwo waves of showers/storms possible today! First between midafternoon and early evening probably won’t amount to much. Second between 8 p.m. and midnight could pack a little more punch. Details here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/13/dc-area-weather-forecast-showers-thunderstorm-late-today/13 May 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqktluvuu2chttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlq2ija2jv2jBig weekend warmup coming, but first: Highs in low to mid-70s today. Scattered showers aim to move in by late aftn. Scattered showers likely this evening, a few t'storms possible. Cooler 60s tomorrow, but heating up to the 80s to near 90 this weekend. Full forecast: cwg.live Photo by Brian Paeth13 May 2026 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq2ija2jv2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlofyjtxw42jSpring heat on track for Saturday into next week 🌷🔥 You can see in the NWS outlook for early to mid next week that the DC region is included in a large swath of the East Coast with a high chance of above-normal temperatures. Highs should be at least in the 80s and some days could reach 90+.12 May 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlofyjtxw42jhttps://bsky.app/profile/capitalweather.bsky.social/post/3mlnwsvekjm2oTuesday lows dip into the 30s in colder areas; scattered frost reported! Clear skies, light winds and a cool air mass overhead allowed temperatures to tumble Monday night. By Tuesday morning, they settled in the 30s and 40s throughout the D.C. region. More info at cwg.live12 May 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:swlqsuo6nbyi7apom34s5vys/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnwsvekjm2o