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

Brookneal/Campbell County Airport (K0V4)

Lat: 37.14°NLon: 79.02°WElev: 596ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed W 20 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.60 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Java VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 12:33pm until March 16, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory March 16, 12:33pm until March 17, 12:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Tornado Watch March 16, 12:33pm until March 16, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory March 16, 12:33pm until March 17, 12:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 70 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Low around 27. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 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

    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 70. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 27. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 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 44. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Java VA
 36.89°N 79.3°W (Elev. 600 ft)
11:31 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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