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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 7 Sep 3:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
4:52 pm EDT Sep 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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