Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rain and Heat Hazards

A Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms (level 4 of 5) is in the outlook across portions of the Midwest today. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes and frequent lightning with heavy rainfall are in the forecast. Meanwhile, dangerous heat across the southern Plains into the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast will expand into Friday. Risk for wildfires for the central Rockies and Sacramento Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

97°F

36°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index106°F (41°C)
Last update 11 Jun 4:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Severe T-storm Watch until June 11, 10:00pm
Heat Advisory June 12, 11:00am until June 12, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory June 11, 05:46pm until June 11, 08:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory
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    Severe T-storm Watch until June 11, 10:00pm
    Heat Advisory June 11, 05:46pm until June 11, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 94 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 67. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.02°W (Elev. 72 ft)
4:53 pm EDT Jun 11, 2026
5pm EDT Jun 11, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 18, 2026
 
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