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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Sep 3:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.83°N 77.09°W (Elev. 249 ft)
Last Update:
3:01 pm EDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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