Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Charlottesville VA
 38.03°N 78.48°W (Elev. 400 ft)
10:53 pm EDT May 17, 2026
1am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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