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

Virginia Tech Airport (KBCB)

Lat: 37.22°NLon: 80.42°WElev: 2133ft.

Mostly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	4 Aug 2:35 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Ripplemead VA

Overnight
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light east wind.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.