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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 May 12:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
10:55 am EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 8, 2026
 
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