Capital Weather Live Wednesday afternoon storm updates THE SITUATION: Showers and thunderstorms crossed the area from west to east late afternoon into early evening. Rainfall varied from a few hundredths of an inch to as much as half an inch. By Ian Livingston and Dan Stillman / Jun 10 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live Several strong storm chances in days to come It's been a quiet thunderstorm season so far, but odds are up the next several days. By Ian Livingston / Jun 9 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
News & Features Welcome! It's time for a new adventure. We hope you'll join us. By Jason Samenow, Dan Stillman, Ian Livingston, A. Camden Walker and Mark Wolly / Jun 9 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live Ocean wind brings brief break from the bake Cooler ocean air brings a brief, cloudier break before heat and 90s return later this week. By Ian Livingston / Jun 8 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live DC-area forecast: Brief shower or storm tonight. Still hot Sunday. HAPPENING NOW: A few scattered showers and a storm remain possible through the evening and overnight. By Ian Livingston, A. Camden Walker and Dan Stillman / Jun 6 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live Heat surge underway, with another probable next week Even after a cool May, DC is ahead of normal for days in the 90s. By Ian Livingston / Jun 4 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live DC-area forecast: Turning hotter Friday and Saturday HAPPENING NOW: A warm evening as temperatures near 70 end up dropping to overnight lows around 60-65 with occasional high clouds. By Ian Livingston / Jun 4 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
News & Features DC-area Council of Governments declares drought watch Wise water use is encouraged as drier-than-normal conditions are expected to continue. By Ian Livingston / Jun 3 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live DC-area forecast: Pleasant tonight and Tuesday before late-week warm-up HAPPENING NOW: Partly cloudy through evening with temperatures dipping into the 60s after sunset. Lows mainly in the low and mid-50s. By Jason Samenow and Ian Livingston / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Capital Weather Live May cooler than average in DC, fourth dry month in a row Although it hit 97 on a record-early date, much of May featured chilled air. By Ian Livingston / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
DC Weather, Explained 90-degree days in Washington, DC DC averages right around 40 days per year in the 90s or higher. By Ian Livingston / Jun 1 2026 / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email
Monthly Weather June weather in Washington, DC Summer is ramping up rapidly by June most years. By Ian Livingston / Jun / 0 0 / Share { copied = false; shareOpen = false; }, 2000)" title="Copy link" aria-label="Copy"> {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to X {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Bluesky {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to Facebook {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share to LinkedIn {shareOpen = false}, 2000)"> Share by email