Heavy Rain and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Winter Weather in Northern Alaska

Strong thunderstorms and heavy rain may produce flash flooding across the south-central Plains and lower Mississippi Valley today. The North Slope in Alaska will see the potential for wintry weather through today with ice accumulations possible on roadways. Incoming storms will bring long duration rainfall and strong winds to most of Southcentral Alaska through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Washington MD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Washington MD
 38.75°N 76.99°W (Elev. 125 ft)
9:26 am EDT Aug 28, 2025
9am EDT Aug 28, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 3, 2025
 
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