D.C.-area forecast: Near-average temperatures today, then cooler into next week

A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. 8/10: Much improved from the stormy weather of late. Close to — but not quite — hot. • None Today: Mostly to partly sunny. Highs: Mid-80s to near 90. • None Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows: Mid-60s to near 70. August can be tough at times, but it’s also the beginning of a turn away from the worst of summer and toward fall. Today might feel more like summer despite decreasing humidity. Days ahead feel a...