Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	5 Aug 4:52 pm EDT

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Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Fairfax VA

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.