Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Aug 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Barracks VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday 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 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday 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 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Barracks VA
 38.05°N 78.5°W (Elev. 499 ft)
4:52 pm EDT Aug 24, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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