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

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 8 Aug 6:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rustburg VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Rustburg VA
 37.28°N 79.1°W (Elev. 837 ft)
7:30 pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
7pm EDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 15, 2026
 
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