Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 6:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 48. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then isolated showers between 9pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA
 38.84°N 77.03°W (Elev. 3 ft)
4:55 pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
7pm EDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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