Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

94°F

34°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Heat Index	107°F (42°C)
Last update	2 Jul 10:52 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

Extreme Heat Watch July 4, 10:00am until July 4, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning until July 2, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning until July 2, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 102 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 81 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 103 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 81 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 100 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 81. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

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

Monday 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 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.