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

56°F

13°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Catharpin VA

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly after 4pm.  High near 69. East wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 5am.  Low around 46. North wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 8am.  Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    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, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 69. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 5am. Low around 46. North wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. 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)
9:00 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
9am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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