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Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Aug 4:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Grottoes VA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grottoes VA
 38.26°N 78.84°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
4:29 am EDT Aug 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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