Dangerous Heat Wave for the West; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain for Midwest and Plains

Severe storms and heavy rains are likely in the Upper Midwest and Plains through this evening. A long duration heat wave will build across the West through next week with excessive heat watches/warnings in effect from the Southwest to Northwest. TS Josephine is forecast to pass well north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while TS Kyle is forecast to move quickly away from land this weekend. Read More >

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Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	15 Aug 12:52 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Overnight

Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 72 °F
Saturday

Scattered
Showers
High: 81 °F
Saturday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 68 °F
Sunday

Heavy Rain
High: 75 °F
Sunday
Night

Scattered
Showers
Low: 65 °F
Monday

Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
High: 85 °F
Monday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 67 °F
Tuesday

Sunny
High: 86 °F
Tuesday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 68 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Scattered showers, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Isolated showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.