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FORECAST: Sunny skies and warm temperatures for Election Day

Wednesday could feature record breaking high temperatures!

WASHINGTON — Temperatures are heading for the low 80s by Wednesday.

Forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy and mild. Low: 62.
Wednesday: Partly to mostly cloudy. Very warm. High: 81.
Wednesday Night: Cloudy and mild. Low: 65.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a few showers possible. High: 77.

If you are out late tonight for an election watch partly be prepared for some patchy fog to develop overnight as temperatures fall into the 50s and 60s.

Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week with highs in the upper 70s and even low 80s for some. We might even tie or break record high temperatures. 

November 6th Records:

  • DCA: 80° (2015)
  • IAD: 80° (2015)
  • BWI: 80° (2015)

A cold front will pass through later Wednesday night and will drop temperatures back to the 60s and 70s though the weekend. A few showers could pass though with the front as well late Wednesday into Thursday, with another potential round of more significant rain the Commanders game on Sunday. 

Here is the latest pollen report:

Credit: WUSA9 Weather

Detailed Forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy and mild. Lows: 54 - 62. Winds: S 5 - 10.
Wednesday: Partly to mostly cloudy. Very warm. Highs: 77 - 82. Winds: SW 5 - 15.
Wednesday Night: Cloudy and mild. Lows: 57 - 65. Winds: SW 5 - 10.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a few showers possible. Highs: 73 - 78. Winds: NW 5 - 10.

Our dry streak without any measurable rain is now up to 34 days, tying the previous record of 34 days set back in 2007. A burn ban has been issued for the state of Maryland, meaning there can be no outdoor burning or any kind. The ongoing dry conditions paired with dried leaf debris is keeping the risk of brush fires elevated.

While shower chances Thursday won't amount to much, if anything, a better chance for rain returns by late Saturday night. Showers look to continue off and on throughout the day Sunday. If you're planning on heading to the Commanders game, it won't be a total washout, but have a poncho ready to pack!

Extended Forecast:
Friday: Partly cloudy.  Highs: 66 - 71.
Saturday: Becoming mostly cloudy with showers developing late. Highs: 60 - 65.
Sunday: Cloudy with occasional rain. Highs: 59 - 64.
Monday: Showers ending early. Clearing skies. Highs: 66 - 71.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs: 65 - 70.

Credit: WUSA9 Weather
Credit: WUSA9 Weather

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