Weather Forecast in Washington, D.C.: Break From Hot Temps

The week will start off with a break from the too-hot temps and spurts of severe weather. But chances for storms and sweltering heat will be back before the end of the week.

Monday and Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid-80s.

The chance for thunderstorms returns for the rest of the week, with temperatures climbing to near 94 degrees by Thursday.

The weekend is looking slightly better, with clearer skies and slightly cooler temps, in the low 90s.

According to the National Weather Service, we've reached our "average summer" level of 90+ degree days, with a several more weeks of summer heat to go.

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

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 11 mph.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.