D.C. residents may want to keep their umbrellas close at hand, with the National Weather Service forecasting a series of wet days ahead. According to the latest update, there's a high chance of precipitation starting from Saturday through the end of next week.

Today's weather appears to be partly sunny with a high near 77 degrees, providing a brief respite before the showers begin. Tonight, the likelihood of rain is minimal, with only a 20% chance of precipitation after 2 am. However, as Saturday looms, the chance of rain jumps to 70%, with new precipitation amounts between a tenth, and a quarter of an inch possible.

The NWS also predicts a particularly soggy Sunday, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm accompanied by a high near 73 degrees. The series of showers will continue into Monday, presenting a 50% likelihood, then taper off slightly by Tuesday night.

By midweek, Washingtonians should brace themselves for more unstable weather conditions. There's a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday night, inching up to 50% on Thursday. With potential highs peaking at a sweltering 87 degrees, the mix of heat and rain could make for an uncomfortable muggy atmosphere in the capital.