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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 13 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 26 Apr 1:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Catharpin VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered showers. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Areas Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light north after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Catharpin VA
 38.86°N 77.58°W (Elev. 295 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT Apr 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 2, 2026
 
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