Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 30 Jun 11:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

La Plata MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am.  Low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
La Plata MD
 38.53°N 76.97°W (Elev. 148 ft)
10:30 pm EDT Jun 30, 2025
12am EDT Jul 1, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2025
 
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