Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 7:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

University Heights VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm.  Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 64. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Patchy fog. High near 66. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am, then rain after 2am.  Patchy fog. Low around 56. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog between 2pm and 5pm. High near 62. North wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 2am.  Patchy fog after 8pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 64. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog. High near 66. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am, then rain after 2am. Patchy fog. Low around 56. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog between 2pm and 5pm. High near 62. North wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of rain, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
University Heights VA
 38.03°N 78.54°W (Elev. 505 ft)
7:53 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
8pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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