Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Petersburg, Dinwiddie County Airport (KPTB)

Lat: 37.18°NLon: 77.52°WElev: 194ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	16 Jul 6:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Colonial Heights VA

Heat Advisory July 17, 11:00am until July 17, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.