Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	2 Aug 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Timberlake VA

Today
High: 80 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 80. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 2am. Low around 69. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.