Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fog/Mist

74°F

23°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 7:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Dyke VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Dyke VA
 38.26°N 78.53°W (Elev. 600 ft)
7:53 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
8am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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