Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic; Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain and potential significant flash and urban flooding to the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, especially along the I-95 urban corridor. Dry conditions, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat to the northwestern Great Basin into the interior Northwest through Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from July 31, 02:00 PM EDT until August 1, 02:00 AM EDT

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

83°F

28°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	31 Jul 1:52 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Bailey's Crossroads VA

Flood Watch July 31, 02:00pm until August 1, 02:00am

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Flood Watch

Overnight
Low: 77 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light south wind.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 68. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.