Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Sep 9:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arlington VA
 38.88°N 77.11°W (Elev. 249 ft)
9:53 am EDT Sep 8, 2026
10am EDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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