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Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest; Warmer Temperatures for the Center of the Nation

Atmospheric river of heavy precipitation, strong winds and high surf continues for the Northwest portion of the country. Meanwhile, warming temperatures are expected for the center of the nation where several record highs are in the forecast. Looking ahead into the weekend, a strong cold front is expected to sweep through the eastern two-thirds of the country with heavy rain and thunderstorms. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Mostly Cloudy

47°F

8°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 6 Dec 11:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Altavista VA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 50 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 27 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 53 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 31 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 60 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 34 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    Sunny

    High: 63 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 46 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers

    High: 64 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
Altavista VA
 37.12°N 79.3°W (Elev. 673 ft)
Last Update:
10:00 am EST Dec 6, 2023
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Dec 6, 2023-6pm EST Dec 12, 2023
 
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