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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 18 May 7:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Lake Ridge VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 59. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 59. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Lake Ridge VA
 38.67°N 77.32°W (Elev. 272 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 pm EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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