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Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms on Friday

Critical fire weather is expected Friday across the Northern Plains, Upper Midwest, and southern High Plains due to gusty winds and low humidity. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible Friday and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 15 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 15 May 5:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bethesda MD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bethesda MD
 38.99°N 77.12°W (Elev. 348 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 am EDT May 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT May 15, 2026-6pm EDT May 21, 2026
 
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