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Severe Thunderstorms Thursday in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains Thursday, with large hail the main threat. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

56°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 May 4:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 9 to 13 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 70. Light and variable wind becoming west 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 9 to 13 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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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:
4:30 am EDT May 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT May 22, 2025-6pm EDT May 28, 2025
 
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