Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Fair

63°F

17°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Staunton Arpt VA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Staunton Arpt VA
 38.27°N 78.93°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
7:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
9am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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