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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.

A Few Clouds

60°F

16°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 6:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arlington VA
 38.9°N 77.11°W (Elev. 344 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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