Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 4:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Fairfax Station VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Fairfax Station VA
 38.84°N 77.38°W (Elev. 449 ft)
4:53 am EDT Sep 11, 2026
5am EDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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