Hail, Damaging Winds, and Tornadoes Possible Monday

Severe thunderstorms on Monday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. A lesser risk of severe storms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening for far southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will be capable of localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	N 8 mph
Barometer	30.24 in (1023.8 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	37°F (3°C)
Last update	15 Mar 6:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Amherst VA

Today
High: 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Rain and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 65 °F
Chance
Showers then
Heavy Rain
Monday Night
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 41 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tonight

Rain, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after midnight. Low around 55. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of rain and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 65. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 29. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.