Damaging Winds, Tornadoes, and Large Hail Possible Today

Severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential of severe weather, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. Read More >

Current conditions at

Danville, Danville Regional Airport (KDAN)

Lat: 36.57°NLon: 79.34°WElev: 571ft.

Light Rain

64°F

18°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1001.0 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Danville VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 12:35pm until March 16, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory March 16, 12:35pm until March 17, 12:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Tornado Watch March 16, 12:35pm until March 16, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory March 16, 12:35pm until March 17, 12:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 71 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Low around 27. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 27 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 71. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 27. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Danville VA
 36.57°N 79.4°W (Elev. 502 ft)
12:31 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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