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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 22 Aug 11:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Arlington VA

Coastal Flood Advisory August 22, 12:21pm until August 24, 07:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory August 22, 12:21pm until August 24, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Arlington VA
 38.92°N 77.13°W (Elev. 285 ft)
Last Update:
10:29 am EDT Aug 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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