Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

89°F

32°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 9 Jul 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Franconia VA

Flood Watch until July 9, 11:00pm
Severe T-storm Watch until July 9, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
Severe T-storm Watch
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    Flood Watch until July 9, 11:00pm
    Severe T-storm Watch until July 9, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 87 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 71. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 87. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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Point Forecast:
Franconia VA
 38.79°N 77.16°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
3pm EDT Jul 9, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 16, 2026
 
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