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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Warrenton-Fauquier Airport (KHWY)

Lat: 38.59°NLon: 77.72°WElev: 302ft.

Fog/Mist

38°F

3°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW The Plains VA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Light south wind.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Light south wind.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW The Plains VA
 38.83°N 77.81°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 am EST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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