Record High Temperatures Likely Across the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest and Southwest

An intense heat wave will peak across the Mid-Atlantic and I-95 Urban Corridor this weekend. Record high temperatures are likely with widespread heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. In the Midwest, severe storms capable of producing strong winds, hail, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be possible Saturday. Additionally, strong storms will also be possible Saturday in the Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 22 Jun 8:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairfax VASimilar City Names

Heat Advisory June 22, 11:00am until June 22, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Fairfax VASimilar City Names
 38.85°N 77.29°W (Elev. 400 ft)
7:29 am EDT Jun 22, 2024
9am EDT Jun 22, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 28, 2024
 
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