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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Thunderstorms producing excessive rainfall and potential flooding concerns will continue through tonight from the Southern Plains to the East Coast. Areas of greatest concern for flooding are over central Texas and the Mid-Atlantic. Heat will continue to build across the West through Tuesday. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect. Fire Weather concerns continue through Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 13 Jul 5:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Newtown VA

Flood Watch July 13, 05:49pm until July 15, 12:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch July 13, 05:49pm until July 15, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 74 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Newtown VA
 37.91°N 77.13°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
12:56 pm EDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 20, 2025
 
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