Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 13 Aug 3:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Washington DC
 38.94°N 77.05°W (Elev. 121 ft)
2:22 am EDT Aug 13, 2026
4am EDT Aug 13, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 19, 2026
 
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