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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.4 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 6 Mar 11:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light northwest wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
9:54 pm EST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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