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Excessive Rainfall and Potential Tropical Cyclone in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce locally considerable flash flooding over parts of the northwestern Gulf Coast, lower Mississippi River Valley, and Deep South through Thursday. Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to become a tropical storm (Arthur) as it moves along or just off the northwestern Gulf coast through Wednesday. An outbreak of severe weather is forecast in the Midwest Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.82 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Jun 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW University Heights VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW University Heights VA
 37.97°N 78.55°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2026
 
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