Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. 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 67%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 12 Jul 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Free Union VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 96.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 96.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Free Union VA
 38.12°N 78.55°W (Elev. 541 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
4pm EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2026
 
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