Severe Weather in the Northeast; Intense Heat in the Mid-Atlantic and Portions of the West

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are likely across portions of the Northeast. An intense heat wave will continue across the Mid-Atlantic, where record high temperatures are likely. In the West, triple-digit high temperatures are possible in central and southern California, Arizona, and Utah. Monsoon-like conditions may produce isolated flash flooding in the Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Mostly Cloudy

98°F

37°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 17 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index104°F (40°C)
Last update 23 Jun 2:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Sandston VA

Heat Advisory June 23, 03:49pm until June 23, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory June 23, 03:49pm until June 23, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Sandston VA
 37.57°N 77.25°W (Elev. 98 ft)
3:41 pm EDT Jun 23, 2024
3pm EDT Jun 23, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 30, 2024
 
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