Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.
Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >
Current conditions at
Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)
Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.
Partly Cloudy
78°F
26°C
| Humidity | 69% |
| Wind Speed | S 10 mph |
| Barometer | 30.12 in (1019.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 67°F (19°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 80°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 18 May 11:52 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Alexandria VA
Overnight
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny then
Showers
LikelyWednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 69 °F
Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 66 °F
Showers
LikelyFriday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 95. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 60. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
38.83°N 77.06°W (Elev. 82 ft)
38.83°N 77.06°W (Elev. 82 ft)
10:53 pm EDT May 18, 2026
12am EDT May 19, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
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