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Observed at Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC · October 5, 2026
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Washington weather through the next several days
This Afternoon
72°FMostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
46°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
66°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
43°FClear
Clear, with a low around 43. South wind around 2 mph.
Wednesday
73°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 2 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
55°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Thursday
80°FSunny
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
55°FMostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Forecast-office updates
Weather stories for the Washington area
NWS forecast office
Monday Weather Story
Behind a cold front, Canadian high pressure will bring cooler and drier weather to the region through Tuesday. While the high gradually weakens and moves off to the south, expect dry and seasonable conditions to finish out the work week.
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Frosty Conditions Tonight
As Canadian high pressure builds over the region, near to below freezing overnight lows are expected on Mon/Tue nights. This is especially the case over the Alleghenies, possibly extending eastward to the Shenandoah Valley.
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Upcoming SKYWARN Classes
These SKYWARN classes are being held this Fall. Additional information can be found at weather.gov/lwx/skywarn.
Federal Justice Desk
Latest District of Columbia federal releases
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District Man Sentenced to 20-Year Prison Term for Killing Man in Southeast
Kenneth Coleman, 37, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 240 months in prison for the murder of 24-year-old Jireh Martinez in November 2023, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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Prison Term Handed Down to D.C. Man for February 2020 Chinatown Murder and Shooting at Police During Chase
Jaykell Mason, 26, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 18 years in prison, in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, for charges related to a deadly shooting that killed 29-year-old Terence Dantzler and led to a police chase on February 13, 2020, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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Two Men Plead Guilty to Multiple Armed Carjackings Committed During December 2022 Spree
Stephan Anthony Harper 26, and Larry Torian Francois, 26, both residents of the District, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with a series of violent armed carjackings committed in December 2022, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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Three D.C. Men Found Guilty of Murder for November 2021 Shooting
Demonte Gibson, 28, Tre’Quan Nelson, 26, and Asani Forte, 29, all of Washington, D.C., were found guilty today in D.C. Superior Court, related to a shooting on November 3, 2021, that killed 34-year-old Delonte King and injured several others, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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Virginia Felon Sentenced in D.C. for Possession of Glock Pistol While on Supervised Release
Rashim Johnson, 35, a previously convicted felon residing in Warsaw, Virginia, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Washington D.C. to 84 months in federal prison in connection with his illegal possession of a fully loaded Glock 19 handgun and a large quantity of methamphetamine while he was on supervised release for two serious felonies, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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Two D.C. Men Arrested for August Murder in Northwest
Henry Buchanan, 48, and Charles Jenkins, 46, both of Washington, D.C., were arrested and charged with first-degree murder while armed for the August 4, 2026, shooting death of 23-year-old Xavier Fogle, in the 2600 block of 15th St. NW, Washington, D.C., announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
State-matched federal release
D.C. Felon Sentenced for Possession of a P90 ‘Ghost Gun’
Dayvon Darius Marson, 31, a previously convicted felon residing in the District, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 24 months in federal prison in connection with his possession of a loaded pistol -- an unbranded, non-descript P90 ghost gun -- and attempting to flee from a police traffic stop with it at a crowded gas station, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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Felon Sentenced to 50 Months After Surge Task Force Finds Stolen Gun, Cocaine Base During Traffic Stop
Kurono Scutchings, 29, a previously convicted felon residing in the District of Columbia, was sentenced today to 50 months in prison in connection with his unlawful possession of a stolen semi-automatic pistol and more than 11 grams of cocaine base, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
National DOJ release
Kailua Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison
HONOLULU – United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Vaughn Ludwig, 50, of Kailua, Hawaii, was sentenced yesterday in federal court by United States Chief District Judge Derrick K. Watson to 70 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl.
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New Orleans Man Sentenced to 137 Months For Possession of Drugs and Gun
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – ROMALIS WILLIAMS (“WILLIAMS”), age 33, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana was sentenced on October 1, 2026 by United States District Judge Brandon S. Long after being found guilty by a jury of possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(C) and being a felon in possession of firearms, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(8), announced U.S. Attorney David I.…
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