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

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. 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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Virginia Tech Airport (KBCB)

Lat: 37.22°NLon: 80.42°WElev: 2133ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.24 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	6 Aug 4:55 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Merrimac VA

Today
High: 84 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 85 °F
Patchy Fog
then Showers
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 88 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. 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, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.