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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

49°F

9°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 15 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 2 May 7:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Breezy.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 73. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA
 38.84°N 77.03°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
7:54 am EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 8, 2026
 
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