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Current METAR

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METAR KDCA 230952Z 27003KT 10SM FEW010 BKN130 BKN250 22/21 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02170206 $

Observed 6/23/2026, 10:00:00 AM

Wind from 270° at 3 kt — likely active runway closest to heading 27.

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TAF KDCA 230920Z 2309/2412 00000KT P6SM OVC010 FM231300 30005KT P6SM -SHRA OVC009 FM231500 34008KT 5SM -SHRA OVC007 FM232000 35013KT P6SM -SHRA BKN011 FM232300 34010KT P6SM SCT035

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