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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.

A Few Clouds

46°F

8°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 3 May 2:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Arlington VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • 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 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arlington VA
 38.89°N 77.08°W (Elev. 154 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT May 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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