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Current conditions at

William M Tuck Airport (KW78)

Lat: 36.71°NLon: 78.85°WElev: 420ft.

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 18 May 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Alton VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Alton VA
 36.62°N 78.98°W (Elev. 463 ft)
Last Update:
1:00 pm EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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