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Life-Threatening Flash Flooding in South Central Texas; Heat Continues from the Northern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of south-central Texas through early Friday, with significant river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes expected. A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

94°F

34°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 15 Jul 12:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Heat Advisory until July 15, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until July 15, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy smoke before 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 101 °F

    Patchy Smoke

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Patchy smoke after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Areas Smoke

  • Friday

    Friday: Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 95 °F

    Areas Smoke

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 91. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Patchy smoke before 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Patchy smoke after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Areas of smoke. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 91. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
12:41 pm EDT Jul 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Jul 15, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 21, 2026
 
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