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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. 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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 1 Jul 2:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

Extreme Heat Watch July 2, 11:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory July 1, 11:00am until July 1, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch
Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    High: 103 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 81 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 104 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 111. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.83°N 77.09°W (Elev. 249 ft)
Last Update:
2:54 am EDT Jul 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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