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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Sep 2:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chevy Chase MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chevy Chase MD
 38.96°N 77.1°W (Elev. 249 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT Sep 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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