Areas of Extreme Heat and Fire Weather in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat will continue in the interior Northwest into midweek before finally waning. Hot temperatures, dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. 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 32%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Aug 3:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.05°W (Elev. 3 ft)
4:29 pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
4pm EDT Aug 26, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 2, 2025
 
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