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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 12 Jul 7:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Washington MD

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Washington MD
 38.73°N 76.97°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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