Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85° N Lon: 77.03° W Elev: 13 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed W 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Jun 9:52 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

District of Columbia

Today
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to around 15 mph this afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southeast after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then cloudy with showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Monday Night
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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