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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.5 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Mar 12:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Buchanan VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 48. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Showers then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.

    High: 28 °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 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 48. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
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 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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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 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
1am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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