Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eagles Nest Airport (KW13)

Lat: 38.08°NLon: 78.94°WElev: 1437ft.

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 2 Jul 7:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Afton VA

Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 4, 10:00am until July 4, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 07:41pm until July 2, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 07:41pm until July 2, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 107. Light and variable wind.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light west wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 102 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 107. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light west wind.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 108. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Afton VA
 38.02°N 78.82°W (Elev. 801 ft)
4:53 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
7pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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