Wildfire Smoke and Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Monsoon Thunderstorms in the Southwest

Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality from the Great Lakes region into New England and the Mid-Atlantic today with widespread Air Quality Alerts in effect. Severe thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Ohio Valley and Lower Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, this afternoon into the evening. Monsoonal thunderstorms may bring areas of flooding to the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Smoke

84°F

29°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	18 Jul 10:52 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Heat Advisory until July 18, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until July 18, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 96 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of smoke before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 83.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.