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Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 10:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Fort Washington MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southeast wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Fort Washington MD
 38.71°N 77°W (Elev. 167 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT May 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT May 16, 2026-6pm EDT May 22, 2026
 
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