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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Upper Level Low Over California

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today across central and eastern Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin. A few tornadoes, isolated very large hail, and damaging winds may occur. An upper level low will help trigger scattered thunderstorms over portions of central and southern California today along with a few inches of snow in the central Sierra Nevadas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 19 Sep 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Coastal Flood Advisory September 19, 03:06pm until September 22, 02:00am
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory September 19, 03:06pm until September 22, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.02°W (Elev. 72 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm EDT Sep 19, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Sep 19, 2024-6pm EDT Sep 26, 2024
 
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