Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Fog/Mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.2 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 6 Mar 11:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Washington-Dulles International Airport VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 9pm.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Areas of fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light southeast wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 9pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light southeast wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington-Dulles International Airport VA
 38.93°N 77.45°W (Elev. 299 ft)
9:53 am EST Mar 6, 2026
12pm EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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