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Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 17 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.6 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 3:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Low around 53. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then showers after 5pm. High near 62. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers before 11pm, then rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 50. East wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 63. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 53. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then showers after 5pm. High near 62. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers before 11pm, then rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 50. East wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 63. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Memorial Day
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.02°W (Elev. 72 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 28, 2026
 
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