Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 24 May 3:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Sparta VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Sparta VA
 37.95°N 77.24°W (Elev. 98 ft)
3:27 am EDT May 24, 2024
3am EDT May 24, 2024-6pm EDT May 30, 2024
 
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