Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	31 Jul 9:52 pm EDT

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

Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 5am, then showers likely after 5am. Low around 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Showers likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.