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Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Nov 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Potomac Heights MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 49. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Potomac Heights MD
 38.61°N 77.13°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm EDT Nov 1, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Nov 1, 2025-6pm EST Nov 7, 2025
 
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