Severe Weather for Northeast Southeastward into the Southern Plains; Flooding in the Upper Great Lakes

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the Northeast to Texas through the night and for the Central/Southern Plains on Friday. Considerable flooding impacts are ongoing in the Upper Great Lakes, and expected to continue through the weekend. Fire weather concerns persist in the Plains and the mid-Atlantic. There is late-season snow over the Northern/Central Rockies and the Northern Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 16 Apr 6:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.02°W (Elev. 72 ft)
4:53 pm EDT Apr 16, 2026
7pm EDT Apr 16, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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