Severe Weather Expected From the South to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest; Excessive Heat in Texas

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop from the southern Plains to portions of the Midwest Friday. Damaging winds and very large hail will be the primary hazards. On the drier side of the system, critical fire weather conditions will be possible across the Southwest. Meanwhile, excessive heat concerns continue to impact portions of southern Texas and Florida. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Petersburg, Dinwiddie County Airport (KPTB)

Lat: 37.18°NLon: 77.52°WElev: 194ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.92 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 May 9:15 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Ettrick VA

Today
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Memorial Day
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Sunny then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm 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.

Tonight

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Memorial Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 75.