Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 19 Apr 5:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sterling VA

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Cloudy then
    Scattered
    Showers

    High: 64 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers between 9pm and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    Low: 51 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 69 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 42 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 61 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 41 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    Sunny

    High: 65 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 42 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    Sunny

    High: 70 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Sterling VA
 38.99°N 77.41°W (Elev. 325 ft)
4:45 am EDT Apr 19, 2024
6am EDT Apr 19, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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