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Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.1 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 6 Mar 6:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am. Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Light northwest wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.83°N 77.09°W (Elev. 249 ft)
Last Update:
6:54 pm EST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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