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 >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)
Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.
Mostly Cloudy
87°F
31°C
| Humidity | 48% |
| Wind Speed | S 10 mph |
| Barometer | 29.96 in (1014.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 65°F (18°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 89°F (32°C) |
| Last update | 14 Oct 12:52 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Sterling VA
This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 64 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 46 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday
High: 55 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 60 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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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)
10:52 am EDT Oct 14, 2026
1pm EDT Oct 14, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 20, 2026
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