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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.1 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Jul 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Sandston VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 81. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 81. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Sandston VA
 37.52°N 77.23°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
12:47 pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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