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There's rain between now and then, but will the skies clear for spring's first full weekend? Here's the easter weekend forecast.
According to the National Weather Service, there is at least a 20 percent chance of rain every day this week, and often higher than that.
Take a look at your full weekend forecast in Oakton courtesy of the National Weather Service.
Get prepared for another week by looking at this week's day-by-day forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service.
After enjoying highs in the mid-80s on Friday and Saturday, temperatures in Oakton will drop to the mid-70s on Sunday and early next week.
A spike in air pollution Thursday warranted the alert throughout Northern Virginia for afternoon hours.
Take a look at the daily forecast in the area for the coming week.
Check out the full forecast in Oakton for the first unofficial weekend of fall.
Heavy rainfall is expected in the Fairfax County area throughout the day and into Thursday evening.
The overnight program for fifth- and sixth-graders conveniently coincides with a Fairfax County school holiday beginning Oct. 9.
Check out this week's Oakton forecast from the National Weather Service as a new school year begins and summer begins turning to fall.
Take a look at the day-by-day forecast in Oakton this holiday weekend as summer turns to fall once and for all.
The heat index in the area will reach 90 degrees by 1 p.m. and will rise as high as 92 degrees by 3 p.m.
As the calendar turns to September and Labor Day draws near, a handful of rain storms are scattered throughout this week's forecast.
Temperatures will rise a bit from where they sat during the the week, but for the fourth weekend in a row Oakton will dodge weekend rain.
After thunderstorms pass through the Oakton area on Monday afternoon, the weather is projected to take a turn for the better.
After a week filled with rain and storms, this weekend's forecast features nothing but clear skies and mid-80's temperatures.
Take a look at the work-week forecast in Oakton for Aug. 17-21.
Take a look at this weekend's forecast courtesy of the National Weather Service as you try to plan another summer weekend.
The program will begin on Sept. 12 and will span five months. Public hearings about the program are scheduled for Aug. 13 and Aug. 18.
NASA: "If you see one meteor shower this year, make it August's Perseids." Oakton forecast looks pretty good for the show.
Take a look at the work-week forecast in Northern Virginia for Aug. 10-14.
Once storms pass through Oakton, the area should enjoy plenty of clear skies and sunshine this weekend.
Storms are expected to arrive in Oakton in the late afternoon, early evening hours, bringing the potential for strong winds and hail.
The string of storms could include wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour and pea-sized hail.
Take a look at the week-long forecast in Oakton for the final full week in July.
The heat index is planning to clear 100 degrees on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Highs in Oakton will crack the 90s again on Monday, resulting in a heat index as high as 102 as well as a code orange air quality alert.
National Weather Service forecasts weekend, Sunday especially, to be a scorcher in Oakton.
The watch will last from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 2 a.m. Wednesday.
The NWS said flash flooding due to heavy rain could take place, particularly in urban areas.
Forecast calls for rain on Saturday, showers could pass by early evening to allow for fireworks displays.
National Weather Service issued the alert at 2:20 p.m.
The warning will take effect late Friday evening and will last until Saturday evening throughout most of D.C., Maryland and Virginia.