Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.1 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 3 Aug 12:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Partly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Arlington VA
 38.89°N 77.08°W (Elev. 154 ft)
10:53 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
1pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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