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Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Aug 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Sparta VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. North wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 77. North wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Sparta VA
 37.96°N 77.18°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
11:09 am EDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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