Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rain and Heat Hazards

A Moderate Risk of severe thunderstorms (level 4 of 5) is in the outlook across portions of the Midwest today. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes and frequent lightning with heavy rainfall are in the forecast. Meanwhile, dangerous heat across the southern Plains into the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic and Northeast will expand into Friday. Risk for wildfires for the central Rockies and Sacramento Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

96°F

36°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	W 8 mph
Barometer	29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	11 Jun 1:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Heat Advisory until June 11, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory until June 11, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 95 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 97 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. West wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. 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 between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.