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Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 3 Aug 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

University Heights VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
University Heights VA
 38.01°N 78.54°W (Elev. 577 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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