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Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, and Gusty Winds in the Southern U.S.; Rain and Mountain Snow in the Northwest

A storm tracking along the southern U.S. will bring gusty winds and critical fire weather threats to the High Plains; and potential for severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rain in the Lower Mississippi Valley. A strong Pacific storm will bring lower elevation rain and heavy mountain snow to the Northwest. Snow levels will dip to 1,500 feet creating hazardous mountain travel. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

21°C

69°F

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 19 km/h
Barometer 1010.7 mb (29.85 in)
Dewpoint 7°C (44°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 30 Mar 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Coastal Flood Advisory until March 30, 04:00pm
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory until March 30, 04:00pm

    NOW until
    4:00pm Mon

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 24 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 42 km/h.

    Sunny

    High: 22 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 13 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 32 km/h.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 7 °C

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Northwest wind 8 to 13 km/h becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

    High: 13 °C

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 6. East wind 10 to 14 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 6 °C

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Northeast wind 8 to 11 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Rain

    High: 13 °C

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 4 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 15.

    Sunny

    High: 15 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 6 °C

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 24 to 26 km/h, with gusts as high as 42 km/h.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 13 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 32 km/h.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Northwest wind 8 to 13 km/h becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 6. East wind 10 to 14 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Northeast wind 8 to 11 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.05°W (Elev. 27 m)
Last Update:
1:37 pm EDT Mar 30, 2020
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Mar 30, 2020-6pm EDT Apr 5, 2020
 
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