Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	23 May 11:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Chester VA

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 87 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms
Memorial Day
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Memorial Day

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.