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

Martinsville (KMTV)

Lat: 36.63°NLon: 80.02°WElev: 942ft.

Thunderstorm

65°F

18°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.62 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Henry VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 10:24am until March 16, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 02:00am
Severe T-storm Warning until March 16, 10:45am
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Tornado Watch
Wind Advisory
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    Tornado Watch March 16, 10:24am until March 16, 02:00pm
    Severe T-storm Warning until March 16, 10:45am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 67 °F

    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 26. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 67. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 26. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Henry VA
 36.82°N 79.96°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
10:01 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
10am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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