Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the Center of the Nation; Coastal Impacts Across the East

Excessive heat returns for portions of the Plains today where heat indices will likely climb above the century mark. Furthermore, warm temperatures, strong winds and dry fuels may result in rapid spread of wild fires across the western High Plains today. For the east coast, lingering storm with onshore flow will bring high surf, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, especially at high tide. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Sep 7:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Washington DC

Coastal Flood Advisory September 20, 07:57pm until September 22, 08:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory September 20, 07:57pm until September 22, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.05°W (Elev. 89 ft)
7:30 pm EDT Sep 20, 2024
7pm EDT Sep 20, 2024-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2024
 
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