Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

66°F

19°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 4:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.81°N 77.1°W (Elev. 49 ft)
4:53 am EDT May 17, 2026
5am EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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