Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fredericksburg, Shannon Airport (KEZF)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 12:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fredericksburg VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm.  Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fredericksburg VA
 38.29°N 77.47°W (Elev. 52 ft)
2:23 am EDT May 18, 2026
2am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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