Major Winter Storm Ongoing in the Upper Midwest; Severe Weather Tonight from the Mid-South to the Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will continue to bring blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, icing, and strong winds through Monday across the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-South to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast through tonight, moving into the Mid-Atlantic Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	S 15 mph
Barometer	29.63 in (1003.3 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 7:52 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

Today
High: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
then Partly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 43 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 54 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 73. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 31. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.