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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 29 Jun 10:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 80.

    Low: 80 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 103 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 80.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Washington DC
 38.92°N 77.08°W (Elev. 121 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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