Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington Manassas Airport (KHEF)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.52°WElev: 194ft.

Fog/Mist

56°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 5:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Clifton VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Clifton VA
 38.77°N 77.42°W (Elev. 269 ft)
4:52 am EDT Oct 1, 2026
6am EDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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