Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Marion / Wytheville (KMKJ)

Lat: 36.9°NLon: 81.35°WElev: 2559ft.

Partly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 4:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rural Retreat VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 73 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Cloudy

    Low: 47 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 7 to 14 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 62 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 39 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

    High: 56 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Decreasing
    Clouds

    Low: 32 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    Sunny

    High: 60 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 36 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    Sunny

    High: 67 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 9am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 7 to 14 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
Rural Retreat VA
 36.89°N 81.3°W (Elev. 2631 ft)
3:30 am EDT Apr 19, 2024
4am EDT Apr 19, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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