Hail, Damaging Winds, and Tornadoes Possible Monday

Severe thunderstorms on Monday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. A lesser risk of severe storms is for this evening over portions of southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will may be capable of producing localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	S 16 mph
Barometer	29.63 in (1002.8 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 5:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Forest VA

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

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Wind Advisory

Today
High: 67 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 42 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 43 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 67. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 27. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.