Heavy Rains and Severe Weather Expected Across the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley

A nearly stationary frontal boundary will bring potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding from Oklahoma into the Ohio River Valley over the next few days. Severe weather is also expected for parts the Southern Plains and the Lower Mississippi River Valley on Thursday and Friday with threats of tornadoes, strong winds and hail. Snow is expected for parts of the Cascades and Northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 23 Mar 12:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE The Plains VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    Low: 48 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    High: 76 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 53 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 58. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Showers

    High: 58 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 45 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers

    High: 62 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 46 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    Sunny

    High: 63 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 42 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers. High near 58. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE The Plains VA
 38.89°N 77.71°W (Elev. 758 ft)
10:29 pm EDT Mar 22, 2023
12am EDT Mar 23, 2023-6pm EDT Mar 28, 2023
 
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