Severe Thunderstorm and Excessive Rainfall Potential for the Central U.S. Today

Severe thunderstorms with a threat for large hail, isolated damaging winds and possibly a tornado are expected in parts of eastern Colorado today from mid afternoon to early evening. Several days of heavy rainfall will begin today over the western Gulf Coast where Flood Watches and excessive rainfall outlooks have been issued for today, Saturday, and Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 May 6:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 55. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 60. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Low around 51. East wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  High near 61. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 55. East wind 5 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers. Low around 55. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers. High near 60. East wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 51. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 61. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 55. East wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
6:01 pm EDT May 21, 2026
7pm EDT May 21, 2026-6pm EDT May 28, 2026
 
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