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FORECAST: Sunny skies and 70s heading into Election Day

Wednesday could feature record breaking high temperatures!

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

Forecast:
Tuesday (Election Day): Partly cloudy. Warm. High: 76.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy and mild. Low: 61.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy and breezy at times. Very warm. High: 80.

Election Day will start off cool with most places in the 40s and 50s. By the afternoon highs will reach the mid 70s under partly sunny skies. If you have to wait outside in a line to vote be sure you have sunglasses, sunscreen, and water!

Our dry streak without any measurable rain is now up to 33 days. The record is 34 days set back in 2007 and we will break that tomorrow. 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.

Here is the latest pollen report:

Credit: WUSA9 Weather

Detailed Forecast:
Tuesday (Election Day): Partly cloudy. Warm. Highs: 72 - 77. Winds: S 5 - 15.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy and mild. Lows: 50 - 61. Winds: S 5 - 10.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy and breezy at times. Very warm. Highs: 76 - 81. Winds: SW 5 - 15.

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

November 6th Records:

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

A cold front will pass through on Wednesday night and will drop temps 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 showers threatening the Commanders game Sunday afternoon. 

Extended Forecast:
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a stray shower or sprinkle. Highs: 69 - 74.
Friday: Partly cloudy.  Highs: 77 - 72.
Saturday: Becoming mostly cloudy.  Highs: 62 - 67.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers possible.  Highs: 61 - 66.
Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs: 65 - 70.

Credit: WUSA9 Weather
Credit: WUSA9 Weather

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