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Heat Continues in the Northeast; Fire Weather Threat Persists in the West

Above normal temperatures are expected to continue into midweek for portions of the Northeast, including the I-95 corridor from New York to southern Maine. Critical fire weather conditions are expected in the interior Pacific Northwest, with additional Red Flag Warnings in effect for the Great Basin and Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Aug 6:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 93 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 74 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 92 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 73 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 88 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 72 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 83 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 72 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 83 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
6:18 am EDT Aug 11, 2020
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Aug 11, 2020-6pm EDT Aug 17, 2020
 
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