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

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains today. Large hail is the main threat, along with some damaging winds. 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 through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 May 12:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 70. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 18 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

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °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 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 70. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
12:52 pm EDT May 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT May 22, 2025-6pm EDT May 28, 2025
 
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