D.C.-area forecast: Terrific Tuesday as late-week heat burst looms

Today (Tuesday): Skies are partly to mostly sunny with delightful highs in the 70s to low 80s. The cherry on top is low humidity as our dew points are only in the low 50s this afternoon. An isolated shower or short-lived thundershower can’t be ruled out late this afternoon into the evening, but most of us should stay dry and very pleasant. Light winds come from the northwest at 5-10 mph. Confidence: Medium-High Tonight: Partly cloudy and still mostly comfortable …