Damaging Winds, Tornadoes, and Large Hail Possible Today

Severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential of severe weather, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

61°F

16°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1001.6 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 9:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Buena Vista VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 10:22am until March 16, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 02:00am
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Tornado Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Tornado Watch March 16, 10:22am until March 16, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Mon

    Tornado Watch

  • Today

    High: 61 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 21. Windy, with a northwest wind 33 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 31 °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 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Temperature falling to around 49 by 5pm. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 21. Windy, with a northwest wind 33 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Buena Vista VA
 37.74°N 79.23°W (Elev. 3514 ft)
10:01 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
10am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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