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Hurricane Isaias to Approach the Northern Gulf Coast on Friday

Isaias is expected to approach the northern Gulf Coast as a strong hurricane on Friday, bringing life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, heavy rain, and severe thunderstorms across the region and Southeast into the weekend, with risks of flooding and tornadoes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 8 Oct 4:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Columbus Day
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.8°N 77.07°W (Elev. 39 ft)
Last Update:
4:52 pm EDT Oct 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Oct 8, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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