Washington, DC Weather Forecast: Heat Wave Moves Into Week

Even the threat of afternoon storms isn't enough to get us out of the dangerous high temperatures as we head into the week.

The heat index, or "feels like" temperatures won't reach 110 degrees, but we'll still see a dangerous 100-degree heat index on Monday and similar temps Tuesday.

The best chance for storms will be Monday night and again Tuesday afternoon. The skies will clear by Thursday and temperatures will settle back in the high 80s.

Here's the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:

Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.