Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fog/Mist

74°F

23°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 5:53 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Charlottesville VA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:00am until July 2, 08:00pm

Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Today
High: 103 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 102 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 100 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 99 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 94 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 103. Heat index values as high as 112. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 110. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Independence Day

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 100. 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. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.