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Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Fair

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 4 Mar 7:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Newtown VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

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

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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:
5 Miles SSW Newtown VA
 37.85°N 77.17°W (Elev. 112 ft)
Last Update:
6:53 am EST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Mar 4, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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