Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 19 May 3:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Richmond VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers.  Low around 57. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 72. East wind around 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers.  Low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. North wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers. Low around 57. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 72. East wind around 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Richmond VA
 37.54°N 77.42°W (Elev. 98 ft)
6:26 am EDT May 19, 2025
4pm EDT May 19, 2025-6pm EDT May 26, 2025
 
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