Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms From the Southwest to the Midwest; Heat Wave Impacting the Central and Southern U.S.

Strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail and heavy rain will be possible this afternoon and evening in the central/southern Great Plains and Midwest. Monsoon like conditions are possible across the Desert Southwest through mid-week. Instances of flash flooding may occur. Dangerous heat continues to impact the Great Plains, Deep South and Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Mostly Cloudy

92°F

33°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 25 Jun 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Richmond International Airport VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 94 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Richmond International Airport VA
 37.44°N 77.35°W (Elev. 98 ft)
2:21 pm EDT Jun 25, 2024
5pm EDT Jun 25, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 2, 2024
 
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