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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

43°F

6°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 3 May 2:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Fairfax VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Fairfax VA
 38.85°N 77.32°W (Elev. 413 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT May 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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