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

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Mar 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Buena Vista VA

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

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Temperature rising to near 58 by 8am, then falling to around 43 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy then
    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely, possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a west wind 33 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.

    Low: 22 °F

    Windy. Wintry
    Mix Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Breezy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Low around 51. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature rising to near 58 by 8am, then falling to around 43 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a south wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely, possibly mixed with snow showers and sleet before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a west wind 33 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Partly 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)
2:30 pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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