Ian Livingston

• Capital Weather Live

DC-area forecast: Independence Day promises high heat repeat, plus storm risk and bad air

HAPPENING NOW: DC reached a record high of 102 for the second straight day. Steamy 80s to near 90 this evening with a slight chance of an evening storm.

By A. Camden Walker and Ian Livingston

/ Jul 3 2026

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This extreme heat episode is bringing the humidity

Dew points in the 70s have been common. DC saw a 78 dew point with heat index of 100 Wednesday night.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jul 2 2026

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DC-area forecast: Friday could be even hotter after record-hot Thursday

HAPPENING NOW: After DC reached a record daily high of 102 degrees today, steamy 80s this evening only fall to overnight lows in the upper 70s and low 80s.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jul 2 2026

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• Extreme Heat

DC snagged three record highs in a row with 103 on July 4

An early-July heat wave scorched the DC area with days of 100s and record warm nighttime temperatures.

By Ian Livingston and Dan Stillman

/ Jul 1 2026

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• Monthly Weather

July weather in Washington, DC

It's the peak of summer, which means most days are at or above 90 degrees.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jul

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• Capital Weather Live

Dangerous, potentially historic heat wave begins across DC region Wednesday

We've reached the start of what could rank among the DC area's most intense heat waves.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jun 30 2026

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Insider live chat, Tuesday June 30

By Dan Stillman and Ian Livingston

/ Jun 30 2026

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• July 4

DC's fireworks supershow this year could be a smoke-filled mess

Disrupted views are a common part of the DC fireworks show, even before it gets supersized like in 2026.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jun 30 2026

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• Capital Weather Live

DC-area forecast: Warm-up underway, with major heat wave ahead

HAPPENING NOW: Slowly dipping through the 70s through late evening under partly to mostly clear skies. Lows tonight mid-60s to near 70.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jun 29 2026

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• Capital Weather Live

Another 90-degree day, but much hotter to come next week

With 18 days at or above 90, 2026 continues to run near the lead to date.

By Ian Livingston

/ Jun 26 2026

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DC-area forecast: Shower and storm chances into the weekend as humidity rises

HAPPENING NOW: A few showers and a thunderstorm remain possible the rest of the evening, mainly south of the Beltway, with evening temperatures in the 70s.

By A. Camden Walker and Ian Livingston

/ Jun 26 2026

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DC-area forecast: Mild tonight before humidity, rain chances build

HAPPENING NOW: Isolated shower possible tonight, mainly north of DC. Lows mid-60s to around 70.

By Ian Livingston and Dan Stillman

/ Jun 25 2026

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