Temperature Shoots to 100 Degrees in Washington DC before Holiday Weekend

For the majority of the first full week of summer, residents of the Northeast have experienced a break from hot and humid weather, but AccuWeather forecasters predict that will all change as the calendar flips to July with temperatures reaching 100 degrees for some areas.

Temperatures and humidity levels decreased throughout the Northeast as a result of a cold front that passed through the area on Sunday night and Monday. The coolest areas of the area were in its interior, where on Monday night and Tuesday night, low temperatures fell into the 40s F. Before the change, Wednesday would be another fantastic day to spend outside.

Holiday Weekend Weather

Carl Babinski, a senior meteorologist from AccuWeather, stated that as a high-pressure system is anticipated to start drifting offshore later this week, hotter and more humid air will build up in the East.

Anyone planning to work in the yard before the long Fourth of July weekend should schedule their outdoor work for Wednesday or Thursday to avoid the late-week heat wave and humidity. However, despite how pleasant it may feel to be outside, people should be aware of the strong sunlight at this time of year and wear sunscreen before spending a lot of time outside.

Wednesday will have slightly warmer temperatures than Tuesday. With lower humidity than is typical for the end of June, highs will range from the middle 70s F in upstate New York to the upper 80s around Washington, D.C.

The humidity will still be manageable even on Thursday. However, Washington, D.C., and even as far north as Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, could experience temperatures as high as 90 degrees. Further north, temperatures in the middle 70s should continue to be typical from northern New England to upstate New York.

As July begins on Friday, temperatures will continue to rise. It will be hotter than 90 degrees in many places along the I-95 corridor. The even middle 80s are predicted for upstate New York and northern New England, two "cool" regions.

Additionally, Friday will see an increase in humidity. Southeast Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Richmond, Virginia will all experience temperatures that are above 100 degrees Fahrenheit as a result.

Meteorologist's Advice

Anyone working outside needs to drink plenty of water and take breaks frequently. Those who are driving should check that their car's air conditioning is in good working order.

As a cold front moves through the area to the southeast on Saturday, showers and thunderstorms are likely to start the holiday weekend. Although this front will reduce the temperature and humidity, it could cause more than one day of the long weekend to be rainy.

According to Babinski, Sunday could see a few more showers and a thunderstorm, especially in the mid-Atlantic. This depends on how quickly the front moves.

Cold fronts frequently do not travel very far south during the summer. This one appears to be no different, but it might be problematic for some people on the actual holiday.

He added that since the front is anticipated to stall over those areas, locations like Maryland, Virginia, southern Delaware, and West Virginia may still experience a few showers on July 4.

Over the holiday weekend, people should keep an eye on the radar and have backup plans in case it rains if they are planning cookouts, trips to the beach, or hikes in the woods.

In contrast, areas further north should experience drier weather with a mix of clouds and sunshine and normal seasonal temperatures, AccuWeather reports.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, a second front moving south from the north may finally push the first front a little bit further south, allowing dry conditions to return to the majority of the region.