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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lake Anna Airport (K7W4)

Lat: 37.97°NLon: 77.75°WElev: 351ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Spotsylvania VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Spotsylvania VA
 38.15°N 77.72°W (Elev. 367 ft)
Last Update:
10:54 am EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 6, 2026
 
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