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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 May 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arlington VA
 38.89°N 77.08°W (Elev. 154 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 pm EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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