Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.22 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	9 Sep 2:52 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Overnight
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.