Showers and Thunderstorms for the East; Cooler Temperatures Return Sunday into Early Week

Showers and thunderstorms will accompany a cold front that will move across the eastern third of the country through Sunday. In the wake of this front, cooler temperatures will follow for most areas east of the Rockies. A wet pattern is expected to unfold across most of Florida this week with a persistent onshore flow and increase rip currents. For Hawaii, a return toward more rain the week ahead. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 4 Apr 5:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 73. South wind 14 to 18 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 73. South wind 14 to 18 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA
 38.84°N 77.03°W (Elev. 3 ft)
4:54 pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 11, 2026
 
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