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

William M Tuck Airport (KW78)

Lat: 36.71°NLon: 78.85°WElev: 420ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.63 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Halifax VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 10:23am until March 16, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 12:00am
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Tornado Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Tornado Watch March 16, 10:23am until March 16, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Mon

    Tornado Watch

  • Today

    High: 71 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 27. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 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

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 71. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 27. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 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 46. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Halifax VA
 36.75°N 78.96°W (Elev. 499 ft)
10:01 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
10am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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