Forecast and Conditions for Bladensburg, Maryland

Updated: 2:03 PM EDT on July 20, 2008
Observed at Capitol Hill, Washington, District of Columbia
Temperature 96.6 °F / 35.9 °C
Humidity 50%
Dew Point 75 °F / 24 °C
Wind SSW at 0.0 mph / 0.0 km/h
Pressure 29.83 in / 1010.0 hPa (Falling)
Conditions Scattered Clouds
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 6000 ft / 1828 m
Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 7000 ft / 2133 m
Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 8500 ft / 2590 m
Yesterday's Maximum 94 °F / 34 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 74 °F / 23 °C
Normal high 89 °F / 31 °C
Normal low 71 °F / 21 °C
Record high 106 °F / 41 °C (1930)
Record low 53 °F / 11 °C (1890)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 19
Sunrise05:58 AM (EDT)
Sunset08:29 PM (EDT)
Moon Rise09:53 PM (EDT)
Moon Set08:09 AM (EDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 10:46 am EDT on July 20, 2008


... Hot and humid this afternoon...

The heat index is forecast to rise to near 100 degrees this
afternoon along and east of Interstate 95. The highest readings are
expected in urban locations such as Baltimore and Washington DC... and
along portions of the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay.

Those who venture outdoors should stay well hydrated and take
frequent breaks from the heat in air conditioned buildings... especially
during peak heating between 2 PM and 6 PM.


Forecast as of 9:52 am EDT on July 20, 2008

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. Hot and humid with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 100.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph... becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Northwest winds around 5 mph... becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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