Weather Rollercoaster: From Cooler to Near-Record Warmth, Rain Remains Elusive

The D.C.-area will experience cooler temperatures today with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s. Tomorrow, temperatures will rise to near-record warmth, reaching the 70s to near 80 with a chance of a light shower in the afternoon. Rain is unlikely to alleviate the expanding drought situation, with only a few showers expected late Thursday and Friday. The weekend will be cooler with highs in the 50s, mostly sunny skies, and a chance of scattered light showers on Friday.