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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Partly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 3 May 12:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington-Dulles International Airport VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy frost after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Patchy Frost

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Patchy Frost
    then Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy frost after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Patchy frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 71. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington-Dulles International Airport VA
 38.96°N 77.47°W (Elev. 269 ft)
Last Update:
10:56 pm EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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