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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.56 in (1035.0 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 2:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Arcola VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Showers likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Arcola VA
 38.96°N 77.5°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
3:00 am EDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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