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.

Through September 23, this month ranks as the second hottest on record going back to the 1890s. Only 1921 was hotter. With more 90s in the forecast, there is a chance this month could take the top spot.

Almost Comfy Weekend: lower humidity, warm temperatures

Moisture Comes Back: pop up showers possible early next week

Potential More Significant Storm System: storms, even a front possible later next week

Tonight and Tomorrow: Dry air will continue filtering into the Capital Area, giving a noticeably refreshed feel into the evening. In a small nuance, a small pocket of humidity will pass through Friday morning, keeping low temperatures higher than they otherwise would be and in the upper 60s to low 70s. The little moisture bump could also create a spotty shower from early morning to early afternoon and then near the coast later in the day. Otherwise, Friday will bring partly sunny skies and a drier warmth with high temperatures in the low 90s.

For the Friday Night Blitz, expect a second week of relatively comfortable conditions. Temperatures will fall out of the 80s into the upper 70s under partly cloudy skies.

Up Next: Saturday and Sunday will bring somewhat typical early-fall weather with a lot of sunshine, daytime highs in the low 90s with lower humidity, and morning lows in the upper 60s. If you have outdoor weekend plans, tailgating, going to the games, or taking care of yard work, expect cooperative weather!

Into Monday and Tuesday, winds will turn around to the southeast, pumping moisture back into the region from the Gulf. This atmospheric moisture refill will bump rain chances back up, with spotty to isolated showers and thunderstorms possible each afternoon to start the week. Additionally, the rise in moisture will have us feeling some humidity too, and lows will get back into the 70s.

By Wednesday, a storm system will approach from the west. At minimum, this system will come with an increase in moisture and an uptick in showers and thunderstorms. There is a chance it may also be accompanied by a more organized line of showers and thunderstorms due to a front, which could even lower temperatures a little for the end of next week. Details are still unclear on when and exactly how much temperatures could change.

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The Tropics: There are no tropical threats to the Gulf Coast over the next 7 days. Far out in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Storm Fay continues churning aimlessly and is expected to diminish over the next day or two. Another disturbance near the Cabo Verde Islands has a medium chance of tropical development in the short term as it moves north toward the Cabo Verde Islands. Strong upper-level winds will prevent it from traveling far, and it poses zero threat to the United States.

– Josh 

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