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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 29 Jun 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 80.

    Low: 80 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 105 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 80.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA
 38.84°N 77.03°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
3:11 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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