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

68°F

20°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.4 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 7:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °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 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 47. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °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 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 5 to 7 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 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 47. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 56. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
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 52. 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 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.02°W (Elev. 72 ft)
7:54 pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
8pm EDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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