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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Brookneal/Campbell County Airport (K0V4)

Lat: 37.14°NLon: 79.02°WElev: 596ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 7 Aug 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gretna VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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. West wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gretna VA
 36.94°N 79.35°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm EDT Aug 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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