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 is for this evening over portions of southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will may be capable of producing localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Fog/Mist

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Buena Vista VA

Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 02:00am
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Wind Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers, mainly before 2am.  Low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  High near 66. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 56. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 66. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
Buena Vista VA
 37.73°N 79.38°W (Elev. 906 ft)
9:31 pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
1am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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