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Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 6:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairfax VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 43 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 61 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 41 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 63 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 44 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 63 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 53 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 81 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 60 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
Fairfax VA
 38.85°N 77.32°W (Elev. 413 ft)
Last Update:
6:44 pm EDT Apr 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm EDT May 1, 2024
 
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