Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Jul 8:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Franconia VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then becoming clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
Franconia VA
 38.77°N 77.13°W (Elev. 102 ft)
7:53 am EDT Jul 12, 2026
9am EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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