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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Mar 12:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Howardsville VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Howardsville VA
 37.75°N 78.61°W (Elev. 410 ft)
12:54 pm EST Mar 4, 2026
1pm EST Mar 4, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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