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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.2 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 15 Mar 8:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Buchanan VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 2am.  Patchy fog. Low around 50. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Sleet
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Windy then
    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog. Low around 50. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Buchanan VA
 37.46°N 79.58°W (Elev. 2497 ft)
8:01 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
9am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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