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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 30 Apr 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Free Union VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Free Union VA
 38.22°N 78.59°W (Elev. 820 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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