Nbcwashington iconNbcwashingtonSep 29, 2026 ~1 min source read

Storm Team4 Forecast: Getting warmer in the 70s before hotter temps arrive

Dry weather returns Sunny days start Wednesday Nearing 90° by Friday Sunday soaking looks likely High pressure over the Great Lakes will finally shove the weekend nor'easter out to sea. As the storm and its attending cloud deck move out, our weather will improve.

Storm Team4 Forecast: Getting warmer in the 70s before hotter temps arrive
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Dry weather returns Sunny days start Wednesday Nearing 90° by Friday Sunday soaking looks likely High pressure over the Great Lakes will finally shove the weekend nor'easter out to sea.

As the storm and its attending cloud deck move out, our weather will improve.

Highs Tuesday afternoon will be just at, or slightly below, our average of 76°.

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Dry weather returns Sunny days start Wednesday Nearing 90° by Friday Sunday soaking looks likely High pressure over the Great Lakes will finally shove the weekend nor'easter out to sea. As the storm and its attending cloud deck move out, our weather will improve. Highs Tuesday afternoon will be just at, or slightly below, our average of 76°.

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  • Working in favor of reaching 90° will be southwest winds and enough humidity to keep sunrise temperatures near 70°.
  • Rain chances for this weekend Working against will be increasing clouds and a small, less than 20%...
  • Drier air will help to clear our skies after sunset allowing temperatures to fall into the 50s outside the Beltway (60s inside) by Wednesday morning.
  • Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will all be filled with sunshine as temperatures climb well above average.
  • Highs will be around 80° on Wednesday, 85° on Thursday and very close to 90° on Friday.

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If Reagan National Airport can reach 90° on Friday, it will be only the 11th time in the last 40 years to reach 90° in October. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.

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