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Isolated Severe Thunderstorms Across Southern U.S.; Heat Continues In West

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible from the Southeast to Southern Plains today. Other thunderstorms may produce localized flash flooding across the Great Lakes, Midwest, and Mid Atlantic. Finally, the ongoing heat wave continues in the West and will expand into the Rockies by the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 28 May 5:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 72 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 86 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 69 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 82 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 59 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    Sunny

    High: 73 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 53 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    Sunny

    High: 73 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 52 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 pm EDT May 28, 2020
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT May 28, 2020-6pm EDT Jun 4, 2020
 
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