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Current conditions at

Virginia Tech Airport (KBCB)

Lat: 37.22°NLon: 80.42°WElev: 2133ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.24 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 14 Aug 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Ripplemead VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm 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.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm 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.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Ripplemead VA
 37.36°N 80.56°W (Elev. 3990 ft)
Last Update:
9:00 am EDT Aug 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Aug 14, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 20, 2026
 
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