The Washington D.C. area experienced its first 90-degree day of the year on Thursday, marking a notable weather event as temperatures soared to this level for the first time since 2018. The National Weather Service confirmed the peak temperature, which was last reached this early in the year in April 2018. Forecasts had anticipated the hot and humid day, with current temperatures well into the 80s in most spots. The heat affected most parts of the D.C. region, although areas right along the Bay were slightly cooler. The following day saw less intense heat, with periodic clouds and breezes.
D.C.-area forecast: Much cooler today as rounds of showers pass by https://t.co/GwSTTnne7f
This was our first 90° day in April in 15 years! https://t.co/9Gs9Ofm43A
D.C.-area forecast: Less toasty today, with periodic clouds and breezes https://t.co/RmEQejbjLG
DC region records first 90-degree day of the year https://t.co/9Ruoleuz7T
It's HOT. Almost everyone in the DC area is near 90 except right along the Bay. Still waiting for today's official highs to see what records were set. Stand by... https://t.co/KvEsvho6W9
IT'S HOT, HOT, HOT 🌡️ 🥵 The D.C. area reached 90 degrees Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The last time it got this hot this early was in 2018. https://t.co/BFjkBGdirf https://t.co/XmF4y5mUJa
It's getting toasty, DC! Current temps well into the 80s in most spots. Highs near 90 are probable. https://t.co/RGhP7C4ExL
Hot, humid Thursday with 90-degree temperatures possible in parts of DC region https://t.co/VYavTNjCsu
☀ The D.C. area has another shot at reaching 90 degrees for the first time this year on Thursday. https://t.co/ucpeDVfFsn
Hot, humid Tuesday in DC region with chance for showers and thunderstorms https://t.co/5aBlNQIPyq