Damaging Winds, Tornadoes, and Large Hail Possible Today

Severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential of severe weather, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Light Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.50 in (998.5 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Bedford VA

Wind Advisory March 16, 02:11pm until March 17, 02:00am
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 16, 02:11pm until March 17, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 66. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Bedford VA
 37.32°N 79.49°W (Elev. 997 ft)
1:31 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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