Cold Temperatures Across the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Weather Potential for the East

Severe weather and heavy rainfall potential along with warm temperatures will affect the eastern portions of the country through Sunday as a cold front tracks eastward. Meanwhile, much colder air across portions of the Plains will bring frost and freeze conditions into Sunday morning. Dry, mild and breezy conditions linger for the four-corner region where elevated to critical fire weather remains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1018.3 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 May 3:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Amherst VA

Today

Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
High: 90 °F
Tonight

T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Low: 61 °F
Monday

Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 69 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 56 °F
Tuesday

Chance
Showers
High: 67 °F
Tuesday
Night

Chance
Showers
Low: 59 °F
Wednesday

Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
High: 75 °F
Wednesday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Low: 65 °F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy
then Showers
Likely
High: 82 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.