Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Possible in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Today; Dangerous Heat in the Southwest

Scattered severe thunderstorms containing the potential for damaging wind gusts and excessive rainfall are possible from the Mid-Atlantic to southern New England today, with additional thunderstorms and heavy rain possible across parts of the Plains and Middle Mississippi Valley. Heat and humidity remain along the East Coast and Interior Northwest, while dangerous heat builds into the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 8 Jul 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Flood Watch July 8, 02:41pm until July 9, 12:00am
Severe T-storm Watch until July 8, 09:00pm
Heat Advisory July 8, 02:41pm until July 8, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
Severe T-storm Watch
Heat Advisory
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    Flood Watch July 8, 02:41pm until July 9, 12:00am
    Severe T-storm Watch until July 8, 09:00pm
    Heat Advisory July 8, 02:41pm until July 8, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 96 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am.  Low around 74. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 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: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Low around 74. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 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.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
1:53 pm EDT Jul 8, 2025
2pm EDT Jul 8, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 14, 2025
 
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