Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	1 Aug 9:53 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Commonwealth VA

Today
High: 89 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday 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 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.