Severe Weather for the Central High Plains; Heavy Rain/Flood Concerns in Parts of the East

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of strong winds and large hail are possible over portions of the central High Plains this afternoon, including parts of the Denver metro area. A stalled front is expected to bring additional rain and flash flood risks in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast through Thursday. Red flag warnings are in effect across the Interior Northwest and Great Basin today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	5 Aug 6:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Tonight

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 71 °F
Thursday

Showers
Likely
High: 83 °F
Thursday
Night

T-storms
Likely
Low: 71 °F
Friday

Showers
Likely
High: 85 °F
Friday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 70 °F
Saturday

Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
High: 87 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 70 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
High: 89 °F
Sunday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 72 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9am, then a slight chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.