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Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 18 May 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Great Falls VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 94. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 94. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Great Falls VA
 39°N 77.26°W (Elev. 259 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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