Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eagles Nest Airport (KW13)

Lat: 38.08°NLon: 78.94°WElev: 1437ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Jul 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Covesville VA

Extreme Heat Warning until July 2, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 100 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 108. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 107. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly 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 likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Covesville VA
 37.9°N 78.76°W (Elev. 1066 ft)
10:53 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
12pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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