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Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.0 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 18 May 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Keswick VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Keswick VA
 38.02°N 78.42°W (Elev. 489 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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