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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 30 Apr 11:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.05°W (Elev. 89 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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