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Tropical Moisture Brings Heavy Rain to Southwest; Strong Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

Deep tropical moisture surging into the Southwest U.S. will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding the next several days. A strong coastal low will develop late Friday and is expected to bring flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Partly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.42 in (1030.4 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 10:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

La Plata MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 58. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. East wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 58. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
La Plata MD
 38.53°N 76.97°W (Elev. 148 ft)
Last Update:
10:29 pm EDT Oct 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Oct 9, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 16, 2025
 
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