Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. 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

72°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 7:54 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Madison Heights VA

Today
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest 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.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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 after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.