National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Heat Wave Continues in the Northeastern Quarter of the U.S.; Excessive Rain May Bring Flooding in the North Central U.S.

The heat wave is expected to peak in the eastern Great Lakes and New England today, and the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic Friday into the weekend. Widespread daily record high temperatures are likely. Heavy to excessive rainfall will be associated with thunderstorms forecast to move across parts of the northern Plains and Upper Midwest today into Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Jun 8:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Colonial Beach VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 81 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Click Map For Forecast
Disclaimer
Map Legend

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Colonial Beach VA
 38.21°N 76.94°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
7:09 pm EDT Jun 20, 2024
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Jun 20, 2024-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2024
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation