Mid-Atlantic Faces Extended Heat Wave with Rising Humidity, Storm Risks

The upcoming week will feature warm and humid conditions with temperatures climbing into the 90s across many locations. Monday is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s, becoming more summer-like mid-week with temperatures feeling like the mid to upper 90s due to increased humidity. A slow-moving cold front will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms from Wednesday through Thursday, though rain chances will be spotty rather than a washout. After the front passes, humidity will drop on Friday while temperatures remain in the upper 80s to low 90s through the weekend. Skies will be mostly sunny with occasional high cirrus clouds, and overnight lows will generally stay in the upper 60s to low 70s. Overall, a stretch of bright, hot days with increasing storm chances mid-week is anticipated.