Severe Thunderstorms Tonight in the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf

Scattered thunderstorms with severe gusts, hail and a tornado risk are possible near a cold front from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to portions of the Gulf Coast from the panhandle of Florida into Louisiana through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 21 Jul 7:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chantilly VA

Severe T-storm Watch July 21, 08:39pm until July 21, 10:00pm
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    Severe T-storm Watch July 21, 08:39pm until July 21, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then scattered showers between 2am and 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog between 1am and 3am. Low around 71. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Chantilly VA
 38.88°N 77.4°W (Elev. 358 ft)
8:36 pm EDT Jul 21, 2026
8pm EDT Jul 21, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 28, 2026
 
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