Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Heat in the Central and Western U.S.

Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are forecast Thursday from parts of New England into the Mid Atlantic and Carolinas. Significant heat will expand across the West and Central Plains through Friday, potentially breaking daily high temperature records. Dangerous heat will then build into the Eastern U.S. this weekend through much of next week. 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

90°F

32°C

Humidity	54%
Wind Speed	SW 10 G 24 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	19 Jun 12:52 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Detailed forecast for

District of Columbia

This Afternoon

Showers and numerous thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe with heavy rainfall. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.

Friday

Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.