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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.2 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 4 Oct 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. Light south wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 54. Light south wind.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm EDT Oct 4, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 11, 2025
 
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