Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

74°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 9 Jul 5:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Reston VA

Flood Watch July 9, 06:43pm until July 9, 11:00pm
Severe T-storm Watch July 9, 06:43pm until July 9, 10:00pm
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    Flood Watch July 9, 06:43pm until July 9, 11:00pm
    Severe T-storm Watch July 9, 06:43pm until July 9, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 70 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 70. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
Reston VA
 38.94°N 77.33°W (Elev. 390 ft)
6:04 pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 16, 2026
 
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