Severe Thunderstorm and Critical Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Tuesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Tuesday with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible Tuesday due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 12:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 7 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 56 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 75 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 56 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 71 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 58 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 74 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 52 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 70 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 53 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
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