Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes; Record Heat in the East

Widely scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding from the southern Plains into the lower Great Lakes. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across portions of the Southwest and Southern High Plains due to gusty winds and dry conditions. An early-season heatwave will challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity	36%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	19 May 7:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Esmont VA

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 64 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Memorial Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.