Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	E 6 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Last update	22 Sep 1:52 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Sterling VA

Overnight
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 62 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday Night
Low: 54 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 64 °F
Rain Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance Rain
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 51 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 2pm. Patchy fog after 8am. High near 62. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers. Patchy fog before 11pm. Low around 54. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.