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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 11:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Churchville VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Churchville VA
 38.22°N 79.1°W (Elev. 1398 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT May 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT May 12, 2026-6pm EDT May 19, 2026
 
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