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Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 May 2:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Fort Washington MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Fort Washington MD
 38.73°N 76.97°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT May 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 15, 2026-6pm EDT May 21, 2026
 
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