Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Jun 12:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.83°N 77.09°W (Elev. 249 ft)
10:53 am EDT Jun 17, 2026
1pm EDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2026
 
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