Reagan National Airport
Coverage of Reagan National Airport in the Nexus archive.
- DC area hit with weather alert as highs could top 100
The D.C. area is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures expected to exceed 100°F, prompting a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous heat index values and potential record highs at Reagan National and Dulles airports, compounded by wildfire smoke from Canada affecting air quality.
- What’s that noise? What you need to know about DC flyovers Friday and Saturday
Reagan National Airport will close for rehearsals and celebrations on Friday and Saturday as part of the America 250 events, featuring military flyovers, parachute teams, and demonstrations by the Air Force Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, and other aircraft. The schedule includes multiple low-flying military formations, FAA-mandated airport shutdowns, and appearances by Air Force One and B-2 stealth bombers.
- DC region bakes again Friday after record-breaking heat
The DC region faces extreme heat again on Friday with temperatures reaching 100-105°F and heat indices up to 112°F, posing life-threatening conditions. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect, with potential record-breaking highs at Reagan National and Dulles International Airports. Isolated severe storms are possible in the afternoon and evening, with increased chances of storms affecting Fourth of July plans.
- Heat index hit 110 in DC region to kick off July Fourth heat wave
The DC region experienced a heat index of 110 on July 2, 2026, marking the start of a heat wave with record-breaking temperatures, including 102°F at Reagan National Airport. Extreme heat warnings are in effect through the Fourth of July, with cooling centers opening and potential storms forecasted for later in the week.
- Dangerous heat and severe storm risks move into DC region
The D.C. region is experiencing dangerous heat with highs in the 90s and a heat index up to 105, followed by severe storms expected in the afternoon, prompting a level 2 risk from the Storm Prediction Center.