With clearer skies and lower rain chances comes increasing heat. Perhaps it’s just a reminder we’re still in August. Today’s highs were mainly in the upper 80s and low 90s across the region, and it’ll keep warming up in the days to come. At least we’re getting a chance to dry out. Silver linings?

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       Through tonight: There could be a random shower or rumble into the evening, but skies trend mainly clear overnight. Lows settle to a range of near 70 to mid-70s. And it’s still quite muggy, of course. Winds are light after dark.

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       Tomorrow (Tuesday): It’s pretty similar to today on the whole. Probably a touch hotter and maybe a touch less humid. We see nearly wall-to-wall sunshine throughout. Highs rise to the low 90s in most spots, which might be mid-90s in some areas.

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       Pollen update: Weed pollen is moderate/high. Grass pollen and mold spores are low/moderate. Tree pollen is low.

       Summer flex: Today we hit the annual average of 90-degree days in Washington, which is 40 in the current climate. Unfortunately, it appears there are quite a few ahead in the short term. Think snow.

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