Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 1 May 1:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Arlington VA
 38.88°N 77.11°W (Elev. 249 ft)
2:23 am EDT May 1, 2026
2am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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