Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 61. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 66. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 56. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 61. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 66. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 56. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
8:26 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
9am EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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