Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Heat in the Central and Western U.S.

Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are forecast Thursday from parts of New England into the Mid Atlantic and Carolinas. Significant heat will expand across the West and Central Plains through Friday, potentially breaking daily high temperature records. Dangerous heat will then build into the Eastern U.S. this weekend through much of 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

90°F

32°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	S 15 G 25 mph
Barometer	29.78 in (1008.0 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	19 Jun 2:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE The Plains VA

Severe T-storm Watch until June 19, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until June 19, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Thu
Severe T-storm Watch
Juneteenth
High: 90 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Clear
Friday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 90. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 7 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73.