Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 25 Aug 11:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Washington DC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light north wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light north wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.02°W (Elev. 72 ft)
10:52 am EDT Aug 25, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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