Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Quantico Marine Corps Airfield - Turner Field (KNYG)

Lat: 38.5°NLon: 77.3°WElev: 7ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 8:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE La Plata MD

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 56. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 56. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE La Plata MD
 38.5°N 76.95°W (Elev. 148 ft)
8:26 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
9am EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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