Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Apr 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

La Plata MD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 62. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 62. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
La Plata MD
 38.53°N 76.97°W (Elev. 148 ft)
10:53 am EDT Apr 17, 2026
11am EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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