Severe Thunderstorms Tonight in the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf

Scattered thunderstorms with severe gusts, hail and a tornado risk are possible near a cold front from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to portions of the Gulf Coast from the panhandle of Florida into Louisiana through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Rain Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.1 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 21 Jul 9:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA

Severe T-storm Watch July 21, 10:15pm until July 22, 12:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch July 21, 10:15pm until July 22, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then isolated showers between 4am and 5am. Patchy fog before 5am. Low around 71. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA
 38.14°N 78.46°W (Elev. 587 ft)
9:43 pm EDT Jul 21, 2026
10pm EDT Jul 21, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 28, 2026
 
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