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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Oct 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Free Union VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Free Union VA
 38.15°N 78.55°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 19, 2026
 
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