Extreme Heat Across the Southern U.S.; Flash Flooding Threats in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Four Corners Region

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the southern U.S. this week. Heavy rainfall may bring significant flash flooding across portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast through the night, and additional flash flooding concerns across New England on Wednesday. Monsoonal thunderstorms will bring a flash flood risk to the Four Corners region, especially in burn scar areas Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.3 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Jul 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

La Plata MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
La Plata MD
 38.53°N 76.97°W (Elev. 148 ft)
7:53 am EDT Jul 29, 2026
10am EDT Jul 29, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 4, 2026
 
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