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

Danville, Danville Regional Airport (KDAN)

Lat: 36.57°NLon: 79.34°WElev: 571ft.

Mostly Cloudy

65°F

18°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.57 in (1000.3 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Pittsville VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 01:16pm until March 16, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory March 16, 01:16pm until March 17, 12:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Tornado Watch March 16, 01:16pm until March 16, 02:00pm
    Wind Advisory March 16, 01:16pm until March 17, 12:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 68 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then isolated rain between 9pm and 10pm.  Low around 27. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 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 42. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °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 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 68. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 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 isolated rain between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 27. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 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 42. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Pittsville VA
 36.91°N 79.47°W (Elev. 879 ft)
12:31 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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