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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	8 Jul 1:52 pm EDT

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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

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
Low: 74 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 90 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
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%.