Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fog

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 5 Mar 5:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Howardsville VA

Dense Fog Advisory March 5, 06:19am until March 5, 10:00am
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    Dense Fog Advisory March 5, 06:19am until March 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 78 °F

    Dense Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Widespread dense fog, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Howardsville VA
 37.75°N 78.61°W (Elev. 410 ft)
4:43 am EST Mar 5, 2026
6am EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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