Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. 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.

Light Rain

83°F

28°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	W 10 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	19 May 6:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Falls Church VA

Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Thursday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 63 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 67 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. West wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Low around 59. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 8am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. High near 66. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.