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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Overcast

28°C

82°F

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 26°C (78°F)
Visibility 16 km
Heat Index33°C (91°F)
Last update 13 Jul 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Colonial Beach VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southeast wind around 11 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 29 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 26 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    High: 29 °C

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    Low: 24 °C

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 3 to 8 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.

    High: 28 °C

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 26 °C

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °C

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 27 °C

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 31 °C

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Southeast wind around 11 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 km/h in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 3 to 8 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Colonial Beach VA
 38.21°N 76.91°W (Elev. 0 m)
Last Update:
9:40 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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