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Erin Strengthens to a Hurricane; Heavy Rainfall Possible in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the Upper Midwest, South Texas

Hurricane Erin may bring isolated flash and urban flooding, landslides or mudslides, and possible tropical storm conditions to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rainfall may bring areas of flooding this weekend over the Upper Midwest. A tropical disturbance will bring locally heavy rain and mainly urban flash flooding to far southern Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Aug 7:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.02°W (Elev. 72 ft)
Last Update:
7:29 am EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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