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.

Light Rain

80°F

27°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	1 Aug 2:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Lynchburg VA

This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 69. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South 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.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

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