Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers before 1am, then isolated showers after 5am.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Isolated
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers before 1am, then isolated showers after 5am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA
 38.15°N 78.4°W (Elev. 456 ft)
9:54 am EST Mar 5, 2026
12pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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