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Heavy Rain in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Watching for Tropical Cyclone Development in the Atlantic

Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding over portions of the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. Two tropical waves in the Atlantic are being monitored for tropical cyclone formation within the next few days. One tropical wave will bring periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms, flood risk, and landslides to Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands through Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 24 Sep 9:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Washington DC
 38.92°N 77.08°W (Elev. 121 ft)
Last Update:
10:30 am EDT Sep 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Sep 24, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 30, 2025
 
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