Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Mar 12:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlottesville VA
 38.03°N 78.48°W (Elev. 400 ft)
12:54 pm EST Mar 4, 2026
1pm EST Mar 4, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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