Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 2:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Free Union VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 59. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 59. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
Free Union VA
 38.15°N 78.57°W (Elev. 499 ft)
2:22 am EDT Oct 9, 2026
3am EDT Oct 9, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 15, 2026
 
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