Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	105°F (41°C)
Last update	4 Jul 11:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Stanardsville VA

Extreme Heat Warning until July 4, 09:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning until July 4, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Sat
Extreme Heat Warning
Independence Day
High: 99 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 95 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 87. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 30%.