District of Columbia, DC — Threat Level Today

As of Jul 15, 11:29 AM ET, District of Columbia, Washington D.C. is at WATCH (43/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Friday Night.

Updated Jul 15, 11:29 AM ET · 14 federal data sources

43 /100
WATCH

Conditions worth monitoring.

  • Thunderstorms expected Friday Night
  • Hail Point fire 44.3 mi away
  • 1 active NWS alert

Current Signals

SignalStatus
WEATHER ALERTS1 active — Heat Advisory
ACTIVE WILDFIRESHail Point 44.3 mi · Sprig Island 57.4 mi
RIVER FLOODINGAll nearby gauges normal
AIR QUALITYNo nearby monitor reporting
EARTHQUAKES (30D)None M2.5+ in region
POWER GRIDMid-Atlantic at 81% of 7-day peak · 0% of Washington D.C. customers out
FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D)None in Washington D.C.

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