Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	W 6 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	13 Aug 12:52 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

Overnight
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 86 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

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

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.