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Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Aug 12:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Glen Echo MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy drizzle between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Patchy
    Drizzle

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy
    Drizzle then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy drizzle between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Patchy showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Glen Echo MD
 38.97°N 77.13°W (Elev. 223 ft)
Last Update:
10:29 pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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