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 will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening for far southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will be capable of 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.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.6 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 15 Mar 5:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Lynchburg VA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 2am.  Patchy fog between 11pm and 3am. Low around 55. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 65. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers, mainly before 7pm.  Low around 29. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog between 11pm and 3am. Low around 55. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 65. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly before 7pm. Low around 29. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Lynchburg VA
 37.42°N 79.17°W (Elev. 699 ft)
4:31 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
6am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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