Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

89°F

32°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	8 Aug 4:52 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

This Afternoon
High: 94 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 75 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 76 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.