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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

60°F

16°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 3:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE The Plains VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then scattered showers between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog before 11pm, then patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. 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 after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 6 to 8 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 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 73 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then 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 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then scattered showers between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog before 11pm, then patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. 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 after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 14 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 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. 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 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE The Plains VA
 38.89°N 77.71°W (Elev. 758 ft)
Last Update:
3:53 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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