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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

35°F

2°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Nov 11:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Sterling VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 33. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 33. Light southwest wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sterling VA
 38.99°N 77.41°W (Elev. 325 ft)
Last Update:
9:52 pm EST Nov 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Nov 14, 2025-6pm EST Nov 20, 2025
 
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