Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.36 in (1028.3 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 6 Mar 9:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE The Plains VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of fog after 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Widespread dense fog, mainly before 7am.  Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 71 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after 4pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 7am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE The Plains VA
 38.89°N 77.71°W (Elev. 758 ft)
9:54 pm EST Mar 6, 2026
10pm EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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