Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 30 Jun 8:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Esmont VA

Extreme Heat Watch July 2, 11:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory July 1, 11:00am until July 1, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch
Heat Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Light and variable wind.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Esmont VA
 37.86°N 78.65°W (Elev. 574 ft)
7:53 pm EDT Jun 30, 2026
9pm EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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