Severe Thunderstorms Across Portions of the Central Plains and Mississippi Valley; Heat Continues in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms may develop from parts of the central Plains into parts of the Middle and Upper Mississippi Valley today. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threats, as well as a couple tornadoes possible. Heat will continue across the southern Plains for the remainder of the week, with several record tying/breaking highs possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 28 Jun 6:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Highland Springs VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 97 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 108. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Highland Springs VA
 37.51°N 77.37°W (Elev. 98 ft)
6:45 pm EDT Jun 28, 2024
7pm EDT Jun 28, 2024-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2024
 
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