NoVA, DC Heat To Feel Like 100 Degrees This Week: Forecast

WASHINGTON, DC — Summer heat returns to Northern Virginia and The District later this week, with "feels-like" temperatures likely to reach the 100-degree mark before the weekend, weather forecasters predict.

The heat wave that has been responsible for the record-breaking scorching temperatures in the Northwest will shift eastward during the first week of August, according to AccuWeather, bringing temperatures from near-average levels to 5-15 degrees above normal.

"The first week of August is expected to feature an expansive swath of well-above-average temperatures spanning from the Dakotas to the East Coast. High temperatures well into the 90s with AccuWeather RealFeel Temperatures soaring into the triple digits will require air conditioning units to constantly run," AccuWeather long-range meteorologist Brandon Buckingham said.

The hottest day of the week appears to be Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, where temperatures in the mid-90s could feel as hot as near or above 100 degrees, possibly warranting a heat advisory.

Temperatures will head into the 90s starting Tuesday and Wednesday with a high near 90 degrees in the Northern Virginia-DC region, the Weather Service said.

Thursday will likely be a hot and humid 95 degrees for a high, and Friday will see a high around 92 degrees before falling back into the upper 80s on Saturday. But that's without taking humidity into account, which could make days feel much hotter.

On Friday clouds will increase and showers and storms should become likely in the afternoon and evening, according to the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang. "Some of these storms could be heavy. After evening storms, rain decreases Friday night with lows near 70."

The Weather Gang says to expect a steamy weekend, with cloud cover and the chance for rain and storms both days, especially in the afternoon and evening. But it shouldn’t be a washout.

"Heat of this magnitude can be dangerous if an extended amount of time is spent outside. Frequent breaks, plenty of hydrating fluids and wearing light-colored and loose-fitting clothing can help to minimize the effects," Buckingham said.

For those who are averse to the heat, Monday may be the coolest day this week, the National Weather Service said. Temperatures will again top 90 on Sunday, and humidity will increase, forecasters added.

"A fairly seasonable week ahead for the first week of August. Thursday looks to be the hottest day, while Friday features the highest chance of thunderstorms," the National Weather Service Baltimore-DC station tweeted Monday.

Here's the latest forecast, per the National Weather Service:

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 7 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 74.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.