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 Rain

66°F

19°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.65 in
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 8:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Penhook VA

Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 02:00am
Severe T-storm Warning until March 16, 09:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Severe T-storm Warning until March 16, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Mon

    Severe T-storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 68 °F

    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Low around 27. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 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 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • 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 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly 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 68. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters 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 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 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 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
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 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 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Penhook VA
 36.93°N 79.66°W (Elev. 794 ft)
8:01 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
8am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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