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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Watches are in effect. Major Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast through Tuesday in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 2:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 3am. Patchy fog between 11pm and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 3am. Patchy fog between 11pm and 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.81°N 77.12°W (Elev. 102 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 am EDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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