Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Fog/Mist

76°F

24°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	N 3 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	5 Jul 6:52 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Belle Haven VA

Heat Advisory July 5, 10:00am until July 5, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 97 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 71. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.