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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.

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 16 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.5 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 11:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington-Dulles International Airport VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington-Dulles International Airport VA
 38.93°N 77.45°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
10:54 am EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 6, 2026
 
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