Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

A Few Clouds

95°F

35°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	30.13 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	101°F (38°C)
Last update	2 Jul 1:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Gladstone VA

Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 4, 10:00am until July 4, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:53pm until July 2, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 02:53pm until July 2, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
This Afternoon
High: 102 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 104 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 104 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 100 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 104. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.