Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. 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

98°F

37°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	109°F (43°C)
Last update	2 Jul 1:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Seven Corners VA

Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 4, 10:00am until July 4, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:33pm until July 2, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:33pm until July 2, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 102 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 80 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 103 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 80 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 102 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 95 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 80. Light and variable wind.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 110. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night

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

Independence Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.