Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 8 Sep 11:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA
 38.84°N 77.03°W (Elev. 3 ft)
12:28 pm EDT Sep 8, 2026
12pm EDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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