| NWS Forecast for: Richmond VA Issued by: National Weather Service Wakefield, VA Last Update: 3:07 pm EDT Aug 16, 2026 |  |
This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 6 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. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind around 7 mph. Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. North wind around 6 mph. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. | |
| Richmond VA 37.54°N 77.45°W (Elev. 128 ft) | |
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