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Excessive Rainfall Possible for the Gulf Coast and Florida; October Heat Wave in California

A slow moving front will be the focus area for heavy to excessive rainfall and a threat for flash/urban flooding across parts of the Gulf Coast into central/northern Florida early this week. Abnormally hot, potentially record-breaking, temperatures will continue for southern California and stretch north toward the Bay Area and Central Valley this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 14 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Oct 5:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EDT Oct 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Oct 5, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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