Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Jun 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Merrifield VA

Flood Watch until June 17, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until June 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
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Point Forecast:
Merrifield VA
 38.86°N 77.23°W (Elev. 348 ft)
1:29 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
3pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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