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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 2:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA
 38.84°N 77.03°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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