Edouard Continues to Impact Texas; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain from the Lower Great Lakes to Mid-Atlantic

Edouard will continue to bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and a flash flood threat over parts of eastern Texas. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across portions of the eastern Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic today. Severe storms are also expected across the northern Rockies. Dangerous heat persists over the central and eastern states through Friday night. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Thunderstorm Squalls and Windy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NE 30 G 47 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 2 Sep 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Alexandria VA

Severe T-storm Watch until September 2, 05:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until September 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 89 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 89. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Alexandria VA
 38.83°N 77.12°W (Elev. 151 ft)
1:59 pm EDT Sep 2, 2026
2pm EDT Sep 2, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 8, 2026
 
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