Severe Storms and Heavy Rain in Texas; Record Heat Along the East Coast

Scattered severe storms with large hail, isolated severe gusts, and localized flooding are expected across parts of west Texas. Isolated flash flooding is also possible in the central Gulf coast. An early season heat wave will continue to impact the eastern U.S. today, before isolated severe storms move across the central Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic and far southern New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	NW 15 G 29 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	20 May 4:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Arcola VA

Severe T-storm Watch May 20, 05:03pm until May 20, 08:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch May 20, 05:03pm until May 20, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 95 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 52 °F
Chance
Showers then
Cloudy
Friday
High: 63 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 49 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 95. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 56. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 64. North wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 63. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

Showers. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.