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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 1:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Arrington VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. Light west wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. Light west wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Arrington VA
 37.62°N 78.91°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT May 13, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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