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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall for the Southwest; Thunderstorms in Florida with Flooding Possible

Tropical moisture from Priscilla will bring a multi-day thunderstorm, widespread heavy rainfall and flash flooding event across the Southwest/Four Corners region. Flash flooding will be a concern in burn scars, slot canyons, and urban areas. Widespread storms are expected in central/South Florida with some isolated flash flooding possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NE 9 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.4 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Oct 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Free Union VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Free Union VA
 38.15°N 78.57°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm EDT Oct 9, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Oct 9, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 15, 2025
 
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