Severe Storms and Heavy Rain in Texas; Record Heat Along the East Coast

Scattered severe storms with large hail, isolated severe gusts, and localized flooding are expected across parts of west Texas. Isolated flash flooding is also possible in the central Gulf coast. An early season heat wave will continue to impact the eastern U.S. today, before isolated severe storms move across the central Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic and far southern New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 20 May 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Dale City VA

Severe T-storm Watch until May 20, 08:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until May 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 97 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 8 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

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 70. North wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  High near 64. East wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. North wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 64. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Dale City VA
 38.63°N 77.33°W (Elev. 151 ft)
1:03 pm EDT May 20, 2026
1pm EDT May 20, 2026-6pm EDT May 26, 2026
 
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