Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

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

Partly Cloudy

100°F

38°C

Humidity	33%
Wind Speed	NE 8 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	104°F (40°C)
Last update	4 Jul 12:52 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

District of Columbia

This Afternoon

Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Hot with highs around 102. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 111.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds and heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. A chance of thunderstorms with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Monday

Showers likely in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Monday Night

Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 70. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.