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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 7 Oct 6:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Light southwest wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Light southwest wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Columbus Day
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Arlington VA
 38.9°N 77.11°W (Elev. 344 ft)
Last Update:
4:52 am EDT Oct 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Oct 7, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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