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

Martinsville (KMTV)

Lat: 36.63°NLon: 80.02°WElev: 942ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 6 Aug 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Rocky Mount VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 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: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  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
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °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 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 91.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Rocky Mount VA
 36.88°N 79.86°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
2:30 pm EDT Aug 6, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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