Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Petersburg, Dinwiddie County Airport (KPTB)
Lat: 37.18°NLon: 77.52°WElev: 194ft.
Fair
94°F
34°C
| Humidity | 44% |
| Wind Speed | W 9 mph |
| Barometer | 29.93 in |
| Dewpoint | 69°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 99°F (37°C) |
| Last update | 20 Aug 3:15 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
2 Miles WSW Petersburg VA
Severe T-storm Watch August 20, 03:14pm until August 20, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsTonight
Low: 69 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
LikelyFriday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Showers
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly CloudySunday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 69. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. 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, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Petersburg VA
37.2°N 77.42°W (Elev. 98 ft)
37.2°N 77.42°W (Elev. 98 ft)
2:34 pm EDT Aug 20, 2026
3pm EDT Aug 20, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 27, 2026
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