Record High Temperatures Likely Across the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest and Southwest

An intense heat wave will peak across the Mid-Atlantic and I-95 Urban Corridor this weekend. Record high temperatures are likely with widespread heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. In the Midwest, severe storms capable of producing strong winds, hail, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be possible Saturday. Additionally, strong storms will also be possible Saturday in the Four Corners region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Petersburg, Dinwiddie County Airport (KPTB)

Lat: 37.18°NLon: 77.52°WElev: 194ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	22 Jun 4:55 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Chesterfield VA

Heat Advisory June 22, 11:00am until June 22, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Today
High: 98 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 94 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 97 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 7 mph.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Wednesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

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