Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Mar 1:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Defiance VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain, mainly before 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain, mainly before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Defiance VA
 38.23°N 78.93°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
12:54 pm EST Mar 4, 2026
1pm EST Mar 4, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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