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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Fog/Mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 12:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast 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: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 54 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers after 7pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast 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.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers after 7pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.83°N 77.09°W (Elev. 249 ft)
Last Update:
12:53 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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