Severe Storms and Heavy Rain in Texas; Record Heat Along the East Coast

Scattered severe storms with large hail, isolated severe gusts, and localized flooding are expected across parts of west Texas. Isolated flash flooding is also possible in the central Gulf coast. An early season heat wave will continue to impact the eastern U.S. today, before isolated severe storms move across the central Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic and far southern New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

94°F

34°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	97°F (36°C)
Last update	20 May 1:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

Severe T-storm Watch until May 20, 08:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until May 20, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 97 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Likely then
Cloudy
Friday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Sunny early, then becoming mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday

Showers, mainly after 7am. High near 64. East wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

Showers. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.