Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

A significant and dangerous heat wave that began this weekend will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S and linger through much of the work week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. There is also a severe weather and excessive rainfall potential for portions of the Great Plains and Upper Midwest/Great Lakes early this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 22 Jun 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Loretto VA

Extreme Heat Warning June 23, 10:00am until June 25, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light north wind.

    High: 100 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.

    High: 98 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 96 °F

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Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Light north wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Loretto VA
 38.08°N 77.05°W (Elev. 49 ft)
2:25 pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
2pm EDT Jun 22, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 28, 2025
 
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