Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

William M Tuck Airport (KW78)

Lat: 36.71°NLon: 78.85°WElev: 420ft.

Partly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 6 Aug 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Alton VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    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 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Alton VA
 36.62°N 78.98°W (Elev. 463 ft)
2:30 pm EDT Aug 6, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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