Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Oct 6:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly after noon.  High near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers between midnight and 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly after noon. High near 64. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 59. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
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)
4:53 am EDT Oct 15, 2026
7am EDT Oct 15, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 21, 2026
 
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