Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1024.4 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 8 Sep 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S University Heights VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S University Heights VA
 37.96°N 78.52°W (Elev. 591 ft)
1:33 pm EDT Sep 8, 2026
1pm EDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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