Things are heating up for Election Day — in more ways than the obvious.
Temperatures are expected to be above average in the D.C. area as people cast their votes for the next president along with local officials and ballot measures.
Here’s what you need to know.
No precipitation is expected. Tuesday morning clouds and temperatures in the 50s will give way to afternoon sunshine and warmer highs in the upper 70s. Expect a light south breeze between 5 and 15 mph.
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A weirdly warm, breezy and humid day is expected Wednesday, with highs in the low 80s. Record-high temperatures are likely.
A cold front approaching from the north and west on Thursday will bring a chance of rain for the D.C. area, which is currently experiencing its longest stretch of dry weather on record. Rainfall totals will be on the low end (with some neighborhoods remaining dry) at a tenth-of-an-inch or less. Humidity levels will start to fall during the afternoon, with cooler air returning Friday.
7News First Alert Forecast
ELECTION DAY: Morning clouds to sunshine. Highs between 75 and 80.
Winds: South 5-15 mph
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows between 59 and 64.
Winds: South 5-10 mph
WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs between 79 and 84.
Winds: Southwest 5-15, gusts up to 20 mph
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, showers possible. Highs between 68 and 75.
Winds: North 5-10 mph
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