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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 26 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 3 May 10:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

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  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
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 38.75°N 76.96°W (Elev. 118 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT May 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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