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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

65°F

18°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • 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
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 67. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 67. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. 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)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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