Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.08 in (1017.8 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	30 Jun 10:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Dyke VA

Extreme Heat Watch July 2, 11:00am until July 3, 08:00pm

Heat Advisory July 1, 11:00am until July 1, 08:00pm

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Extreme Heat Watch

Heat Advisory

Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 102 °F
Hot
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 101 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 98 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.

Thursday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 102. Heat index values as high as 109. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Independence Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.