Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 May 1:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Richmond VA

Overnight
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Memorial Day
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Memorial Day

A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 75.