Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed N 14 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 26 Apr 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 45. North wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 45. North wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
Arlington VA
 38.89°N 77.08°W (Elev. 154 ft)
2:24 pm EDT Apr 26, 2026
3pm EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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