DC residents can look forward to a mixed bag of weather in the coming days, ranging from sunny skies to potential showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The latest update from National Weather Service highlights a shift in the week's weather patterns, starting with predominant sunshine and escalating to a likelihood of wet conditions as the weekend approaches.

The nation's capital will enjoy mostly clear skies today with temperatures tipping the scales at a comfortable high near 86 degrees. Eager with anticipation, the city is expected to bask under clear starry skies tonight as temperatures dip to around 62 - a pleasant relief from the day's warmth. Coming west winds are expected to be gentle at around 3 to 8 mph.

Thursday's forecast insists on sun-kissed streets with the mercury soaring to a sizzling high near 92 degrees. However, this heat wave will be tempered by a cool down on Friday, where mostly sunny conditions will accompany a more moderate high near 80, bringing a calm to the earlier swelter. A balmy east wind between 9 to 13 mph will provide a welcome respite from the earlier heat.

Transitioning into the weekend, the weather narrative takes a turn; a 30% chance of showers interrupts the city’s peace Friday night, with lows hovering around 55 degrees. Gusting showers are set to make their grand entrance by Saturday night, soaking the city with an 80% chance of precipitation. Clouds will hang above the city, heavy and pregnant with rain, as after midnight thunderstorms also threaten to rumble, illuminating the sky with nature's own fireworks display.

By Sunday, Washingtonians might need to keep their umbrellas at the ready, as showers and possible thunderstorms are forecasted, sporting an 80% chance of rain and highs nearing 70 degrees. The week starts anew with promises of partly sunny days both Monday and Tuesday, despite lingering possibilities of showers that remind us of nature's capricious whims.