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 is for this evening over portions of southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will may be capable of producing 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.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	S 13 mph
Barometer	29.67 in (1004.0 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 4:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Natural Bridge Station VA

Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 02:00am

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Wind Advisory

Overnight
Low: 51 °F
Heavy Rain
and Patchy
Fog
Monday
High: 58 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Patchy
Fog
Monday Night
Low: 18 °F
Windy.
Rain/Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear
and Blustery
then Partly
Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between 9am and 1pm. High near 58. Breezy, with a south wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Monday Night

Rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 18. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 32 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 27. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery, with a northwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.