Widespread Summer Heat; Enhanced Severe Weather

A large ridge of high pressure continues to deliver summer heat w/ humidity in several sections of the country. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect across the Desert Southwest, south-central Plains, Mid to Lower Mississippi Valley and a small part of the Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, an enhanced risk of organized severe thunderstorms is possible from Iowa to Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.13 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	20 Aug 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Madison Heights VA

Today

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
High: 95 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms
Low: 70 °F
Wednesday

Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
High: 92 °F
Wednesday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 70 °F
Thursday

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
High: 92 °F
Thursday
Night

Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Low: 68 °F
Friday

Showers
Likely
High: 83 °F
Friday
Night

Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Low: 63 °F
Saturday

Partly Sunny
High: 84 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.