Severe Thunderstorm and Critical Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Tuesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Tuesday with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible Tuesday due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

64°F

18°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington-Dulles International Airport VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 76 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

    Low: 55 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 70 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 57 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 78 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 69 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 52 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 69 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Isolated showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
Washington-Dulles International Airport VA
 38.95°N 77.44°W (Elev. 285 ft)
8:33 am EDT Apr 16, 2024
8am EDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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