Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Stafford, Stafford Regional Airport (KRMN)

Lat: 38.4°NLon: 77.46°WElev: 213ft.

Partly Cloudy

98°F

37°C

Humidity	41%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	106°F (41°C)
Last update	2 Jul 2:15 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Hartwood VA

Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 4, 10:00am until July 4, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:36pm until July 2, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:36pm until July 2, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 101 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 102 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 111. Light north wind.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.