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.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 65 °F

    Cloudy then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 3am.  Low around 47. Northeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 47. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. 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)
9:41 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
9am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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