Heat Wave Could Bring Record-Breaking Temps To VA: See Timing, Forecast

A surge of summer-like heat is on track to spread across Virginia next week, with temperatures climbing to near or above 90 in some areas before cooler weather returns to the D.C. region.

Temperatures will fluctuate this weekend before next week's spike. On Friday, highs will push into the mid to upper 70s and low 80s before falling into the upper 40s and low 50s overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures are then expected to cool briefly to seasonable norms with highs in the mid to upper 60s on Saturday as a weak front passes through the state. Lows will fall into
the low to mid 40s Saturday night, with highs Sunday returning to the 70s.

Looking ahead, a new surge of warmth will arrive in the Midwest on Sunday and expand into the mid-Atlantic by Monday, AccuWeather forecasters said in their latest forecast.

Highs are expected to reach the upper 80s across much of Northern Virginia on Tuesday, with highs in the lower 90s currently predicted for Wednesday.

"In Washington, D.C., highs will trend upward to the 80s on Monday and the 90s on Tuesday and Wednesday, when temperatures could match or break daily record highs," AccuWeather forecasters wrote. "The last 90-degree day in the nation's capital was on Sept. 19."

Here are the predicted high temperatures on Wednesday for a handful of Northern Virginia cities:

• Alexandria: 92
• Arlington: 91
• Ashburn: 91
• Fairfax: 91
• Fredericksburg: 94
• Leesburg: 90
• Manassas: 92
• Woodbridge: 93

As temperatures surge in the coming days, the risk of wildfires will also increase, forecasters said.

"Dry brush and fallen leaves remain widespread," AccuWeather forecasters warned. "The combination of sunshine, gusty breezes and dry air will create near-ideal conditions for ignition and rapid fire spread."

Virginia residents should use caution with power equipment, open flames, or anything that can produce sparks or embers.

Here's a detailed look at the daily forecast for the D.C. region:

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 7 to 13 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.