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.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	SW 13 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	7 Aug 5:52 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Alexandria VA

Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 94.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

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