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Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Eagles Nest Airport (KW13)

Lat: 38.08°NLon: 78.94°WElev: 1437ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 4 Jul 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Staunton VA

Severe T-storm Watch until July 4, 10:00pm
Heat Advisory July 4, 05:06pm until July 4, 08:00pm
Severe T-storm Warning July 4, 05:06pm until July 4, 05:45pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
Heat Advisory
Severe T-storm Warning
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    Severe T-storm Watch until July 4, 10:00pm
    Heat Advisory July 4, 05:06pm until July 4, 08:00pm
    Severe T-storm Warning July 4, 05:06pm until July 4, 05:45pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Independence Day

    High: 91 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 91. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Staunton VA
 38.15°N 79.09°W (Elev. 1503 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EDT Jul 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2026
 
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