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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. 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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 5:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Ashburn VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. North wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Ashburn VA
 39.03°N 77.49°W (Elev. 285 ft)
Last Update:
5:17 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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