Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Overcast

82°F

28°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	13 Jul 11:15 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Montross VA

Today
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.