Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 21 Jun 6:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

Extreme Heat Watch June 23, 11:00am until June 23, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Light west wind.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. Light west wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.83°N 77.06°W (Elev. 82 ft)
7:30 pm EDT Jun 21, 2025
7pm EDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 28, 2025
 
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