Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)
Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.
Fair
91°F
33°C
| Humidity | 59% |
| Wind Speed | NA |
| Barometer | 30.08 in |
| Dewpoint | 75°F (24°C) |
| Visibility | NA |
| Heat Index | 102°F (39°C) |
| Last update | 2 Sep 1:55 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles NE Sparta VA
Heat Advisory September 2, 02:09pm until September 3, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 93 °F
Chance
ShowersTonight
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 96 °F
Sunny then
Chance
ShowersThursday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
ShowersSaturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Sparta VA
38.05°N 77.17°W (Elev. 180 ft)
38.05°N 77.17°W (Elev. 180 ft)
1:06 pm EDT Sep 2, 2026
2pm EDT Sep 2, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 8, 2026
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