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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Mount Vernon VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 49. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 49. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Mount Vernon VA
 38.69°N 77.06°W (Elev. 144 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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