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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED APRIL 16 AT 1:47AM EDT
Effective: 2026-04-16 01:47:00 Local Time Expires: 2026-04-16 20:00:00 Local Time Issued by: NWS Blacksburg VA
THE COMBINATION OF LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES IN THE 20 TO 30PERCENT RANGE AND GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DRY OUT FUELS. THIS WILL RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK FOR THE RAPID SPREAD OF WILDFIRES THROUGH THIS EVENING.

RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ARE URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION HANDLING ANY POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCE, INCLUDING MACHINERY, CIGARETTES, AND MATCHES. BE SURE TO PROPERLY DISCARD ALL SMOKING MATERIALS. ANY DRY GRASSES AND TREE LITTER THAT IGNITE WILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO SPREAD QUICKLY.

VIRGINIA RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED THAT OPEN BURNING IS PROHIBITED BEFORE 4 PM EDT EACH DAY THROUGH APRIL 30TH. A STATEWIDE BURN BAN IS ALSO IN EFFECT FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:33AM EDT

Current Conditions: CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND

LEESBURG/GODFREY (KJYO)

Clear

68.0 F

Humidity:60%
Wind Speed: 0.0 mph
Barometer:29.92 in
Dewpoint:53.6 F
Visibility:10.00 mi
Precip:--
Heat Index:NA
Wind Chill:NA
Apr 16 2026, 04:55 AM EDT
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5 Day Forecast for CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND (20815)

Thursday

High 95 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Thursday
Night
Low 68 °F
Slight Chance of Rain
Friday

High 84 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Friday
Night
Low 62 °F
Mostly Clear

Saturday

High 91 °F
Partly Sunny

Saturday
Night
Low 53 °F
Chance of Rain
Sunday

High 66 °F
Rain Showers Likely
Sunday
Night
Low 41 °F
Scattered Showers
Monday

High 57 °F
Partly Sunny


Observation History for CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND


Time Wind
(mph)
Vis
(mi)
Weather Precip (in) Temperature (F) Relative
Humidity
Wind
Chill
(F)
Heat
Index
(F)
Pressure
Air Dwpt altimeter
(in)
sea level
(mb)
04:55 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 68.0 53.6 60% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
04:35 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 68.0 53.6 60% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
04:15 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 68.0 53.6 60% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
03:55 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 68.0 53.6 60% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
03:35 AM EDT SW 4.7 10.00 Clear -- 69.8 55.4 60% NA NA 29.92 1013.2
03:15 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 69.8 55.4 60% NA NA 29.91 1012.9
02:35 AM EDT S 5.8 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 53.6 50% NA 72.9 29.91 1012.9
02:15 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 53.6 50% NA 72.9 29.91 1012.9
01:55 AM EDT SW 5.8 10.00 Clear -- 71.6 55.4 57% NA 71.1 29.91 1012.9
01:35 AM EDT SW 5.8 10.00 Clear -- 71.6 53.6 53% NA 70.9 29.92 1013.2
01:15 AM EDT 4.7 10.00 Clear -- 71.6 55.4 57% NA 71.1 29.94 1013.6
12:55 AM EDT SW 4.7 10.00 Clear -- 73.4 53.6 50% NA 72.9 29.94 1013.6
12:35 AM EDT 0.0 10.00 Clear -- 77.0 53.6 44% NA 76.5 29.94 1013.6
12:15 AM EDT 5.8 10.00 Clear -- 77.0 55.4 47% NA 76.6 29.94 1013.6
11:55 PM EDT SW 5.8 10.00 Clear -- 77.0 55.4 47% NA 76.6 29.94 1013.6
11:35 PM EDT SW 5.8 10.00 Clear -- 77.0 55.4 47% NA 76.6 29.94 1013.6
11:15 PM EDT SW 5.8 10.00 Clear -- 77.0 57.2 50% NA 76.8 29.94 1013.6
10:55 PM EDT W 5.8 10.00 Clear -- NULL 59.0 % NA NA 29.94 1013.9
10:35 PM EDT SW 5.8 10.00 Clear -- 78.8 57.2 48% NA 78.6 29.94 1013.6
10:15 PM EDT 4.7 10.00 Clear -- 78.8 59.0 51% NA 78.8 29.94 1013.6
09:55 PM EDT 8.1 10.00 Clear -- 78.8 59.0 51% NA 78.8 29.92 1013.2
09:35 PM EDT S 6.9 10.00 Clear -- 80.6 59.0 48% NA 81.1 29.94 1013.6
09:15 PM EDT S 6.9 10.00 Clear -- 80.6 59.0 48% NA 81.1 29.92 1013.2
08:55 PM EDT S 4.7 10.00 Clear -- 80.6 59.0 48% NA 81.1 29.92 1013.2

Regional Weather Observation

LEESBURG/GODFREY (KJYO)

Clear
68.0 F

FREDERICK (KFDK)

Clear
61.7 F

CARROLL CNTY (KDMW)

Clear
73.4 F

NSF THURMONT (KRSP)

Clear
71.1 F

WASH DC/DULLES (KIAD)

Clear
66.2 F

WASHINGTON/NATL (KDCA)

Clear
69.8 F
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