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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index107°F (42°C)
Last update 2 Jul 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

North Garden VA

Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 4, 10:00am until July 4, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 04:42pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 04:42pm until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. Light and variable wind.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 101 °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. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
North Garden VA
 37.93°N 78.66°W (Elev. 722 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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