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Coastal Threats for the East and Gulf; Record Warmth for the Central U.S.

Persistent onshore flow across the Southeast and portions of the mid-Atlantic will keep the risk of rip currents through the weekend. Rainfall could be locally heavy across Florida, especially along the eastern shoreline. Meanwhile, record warmth for portions of the Plains and Midwest with elevated fire concerns. For the west, a trough will keep the pattern unsettled with wet conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.1 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 4 Oct 2:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairfax VASimilar City Names

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 53. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 53. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
Fairfax VASimilar City Names
 38.85°N 77.29°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm EDT Oct 4, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Oct 4, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 11, 2025
 
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