Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 7:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm.  Low around 47. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 47. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
7:53 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
8pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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