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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 5 Mar 6:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E The Plains VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then scattered showers between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers. Patchy fog before 8pm, then patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Isolated
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then scattered showers between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers. Patchy fog before 8pm, then patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E The Plains VA
 38.87°N 77.69°W (Elev. 682 ft)
Last Update:
6:53 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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