Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

87°F

31°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 25 Jul 10:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Washington DC

Heat Advisory until July 25, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until July 25, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 99 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 109. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Washington DC
 38.92°N 77.08°W (Elev. 121 ft)
10:29 am EDT Jul 25, 2025
11am EDT Jul 25, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 31, 2025
 
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