Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	3 Aug 2:15 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Lexington VA

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.