Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	NE 8 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	4 Aug 4:52 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

Today
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then showers likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.