Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Ohio Valley; Record Warmth in the Central U.S.
Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Ohio Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >
Current conditions at
Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)
Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.
Overcast
71°F
22°C
| Humidity | 71% |
| Wind Speed | N 10 G 18 mph |
| Barometer | 30.08 in (1018.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 61°F (16°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 15 Oct 4:52 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Sterling VA
Today
High: 61 °F
Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: 57 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 50 °F
Showers
LikelySaturday
High: 54 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly SunnySaturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 56 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersMonday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Showers likely, mainly between 11am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
Sterling VA
38.99°N 77.41°W (Elev. 325 ft)
38.99°N 77.41°W (Elev. 325 ft)
4:53 am EDT Oct 15, 2026
5am EDT Oct 15, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 21, 2026
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