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

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Rain

59°F

15°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.58 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Lexington VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 10:27am 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, 10:27am until March 16, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Mon

    Tornado Watch

  • Today

    High: 65 °F

    Showers then
    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 25. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 65. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 25. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Lexington VA
 37.74°N 79.52°W (Elev. 997 ft)
10:01 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
10am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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