Washington weather alerts.
Local storm risk.
Washington weather alerts, severe storms, flooding, heat, winter weather, radar, and forecasts.
Washington, DC
Official alerts, forecasts, radar, and the most relevant local weather context are personalized for this location.
Current status: No active alerts
No National Weather Service alerts are currently active for this location. Conditions can change, so continue checking official updates.
What matters now
A plain-language summary for Washington, DC, followed by the full official and supporting details below.
- No official NWS alerts are active for this point.
- Checking the latest official NWS conditions for this point.
- Checking the next official NWS forecast period.
Local radar and wind
See where rain and thunderstorms are moving around Washington, DC.
Conditions at a glance
NWS temperature and wind with estimated rainfall from NOAA model guidance for Washington, DC.
Next 8 hours
This usually resolves within a few seconds and refreshes automatically.
Next 8 days
Daily NOAA GFS/HRRR model guidance via Open-Meteo. Use the detailed NWS forecast for official local decisions.
MyStormRisk is checking official NWS periods and supplemental NOAA model guidance. This usually resolves within a few seconds.
What matters near your location
Official alerts, local conditions, and radar for this location.
Cities and saved places
Save up to three places on this device for the free public beta. Pro monitoring will add durable multi-location alerts, custom thresholds, and team sharing.
How the current model paths compare
Our interactive map combines the latest public NHC ATCF track aids, shows how far the model paths spread, and adds context for your selected location. Zoom in, then drag the map or use the arrow keys to inspect nearby states and countries. Current named systems, invests, and model cycles from the past 24 hours appear automatically. Model lines are possibilities—not an official forecast.
Washington weather alerts and local storm risk
Washington-area weather can include severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, damaging wind, heat, winter storms, and the inland effects of tropical systems. Conditions vary across the region, so the city-center page is an orientation and an exact address is the better monitoring point.
Common weather risks in Washington
How to prepare for Washington weather
Keep more than one way to receive official warnings, review the hazards most relevant to your home or workplace, and follow local authorities when watches or warnings are issued. Recheck plans as conditions change.
Official local weather resources
Open NWS Baltimore / Washington for official forecasts and warnings. MyStormRisk labels supplemental observations and guidance separately from official products.
Email weather alerts for Washington
Use the city-center point as a starting place or enter an exact address above, then subscribe to free official NWS alert emails for that selected location.
How address-based email alerts work →Frequently asked questions about Washington weather
What weather risks are common in Washington?
Severe thunderstorms, Flash flooding, Heat, Winter storms, Tropical remnants. Review the linked official forecast office for current watches, warnings, and advisories.
Can I receive weather alerts by email for a Washington address?
Yes. Enter the exact address you care about, then use the free confirmed NWS email-alert subscription for that location.
Local wind and weather radar
See where rain and thunderstorms are moving around Washington, DC.