Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast across parts of the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the central High Plains. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 1 Jul 11:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Chantilly VA

Extreme Heat Watch July 2, 11:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory until July 1, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch
Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until July 1, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 79. Light west wind.

    Low: 79 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 103 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 79. Light west wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Chantilly VA
 38.85°N 77.35°W (Elev. 400 ft)
10:53 am EDT Jul 1, 2026
11am EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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