Multiple US Cities Face Mixed Weather, Showers, Heat This Week

Residents across various U.S. regions can expect a mix of weather patterns through the week, with forecasts indicating warm temperatures, intermittent showers, and thunderstorm chances. In Washington, D.C., the week starts warm with increasing clouds and highs near 82 degrees, followed by sunny days and a gradual rise in rain and thunderstorm chances toward the weekend. Oklahoma City faces a similar pattern, featuring scattered morning showers, mostly cloudy afternoons, and a weekend with increasing chances of afternoon storms and highs in the mid-80s. Southern Colorado experienced notable temperature swings in July with sporadic rainfall, and this week, haze and smoke from nearby wildfires will settle in, accompanied by afternoon thunderstorms and warming temperatures moving into the 90s by early August. Despite the stormy start, high pressure is expected to bring drier and hotter weather to parts of Colorado, including Colorado Springs, where scattered showers will mostly clear by Sunday. Overall, residents in these areas should prepare for a dynamic mix of sun, storms, and seasonal warmth as the week progresses.