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Heavy Rain in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Watching for Tropical Cyclone Development in the Atlantic

Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding over portions of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. Two tropical waves in the Atlantic are being monitored for tropical cyclone formation within the next few days. One tropical wave will bring periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms, flood risk, and landslides to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands through Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Sep 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DCSimilar City Names

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 81. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 81. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DCSimilar City Names
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm EDT Sep 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Sep 24, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 1, 2025
 
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