Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. 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 60%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 May 8:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light south wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 94. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light south wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 94. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arlington VA
 38.88°N 77.11°W (Elev. 249 ft)
8:43 pm EDT May 17, 2026
9pm EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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