Heat and Fire Weather Concerns for the Center of the Nation; Coastal Impacts Across the East

Excessive heat returns for portions of the Plains today where heat indices will likely climb above the century mark. Furthermore, warm temperatures, strong winds and dry fuels may result in rapid spread of wild fires across the western High Plains today. For the east coast, lingering storm with onshore flow will bring high surf, dangerous rip currents and coastal flooding, especially at high tide. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 20 Sep 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Coastal Flood Advisory September 20, 02:26pm until September 22, 08:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory September 20, 02:26pm until September 22, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
1:30 pm EDT Sep 20, 2024
2pm EDT Sep 20, 2024-6pm EDT Sep 26, 2024
 
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