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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

65°F

18°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 9:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alexandria VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

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

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alexandria VA
 38.83°N 77.06°W (Elev. 82 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 pm EDT Apr 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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