Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 26 Apr 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington-Dulles International Airport VA

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Washington-Dulles International Airport VA
 38.95°N 77.44°W (Elev. 285 ft)
9:34 am EDT Apr 26, 2026
9am EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 2, 2026
 
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