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Tropical Moisture Brings Heavy Rain to Southwest; Strong Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

Deep tropical moisture surging into the Southwest U.S. will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding the next several days. A strong coastal low will develop late Friday and is expected to bring flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Mostly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.2 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rio VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rio VA
 38.09°N 78.47°W (Elev. 495 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 am EDT Oct 10, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Oct 10, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 16, 2025
 
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