Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.2 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 9 Oct 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 2pm, then showers between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 69. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 2pm, then showers between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 69. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Oct 9, 2026
2pm EDT Oct 9, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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