Severe Storms and Heavy Rain in Texas; Record Heat Along the East Coast

Scattered severe storms with large hail, isolated severe gusts, and localized flooding are expected across parts of west Texas. Isolated flash flooding is also possible in the central Gulf coast. An early season heat wave will continue to impact the eastern U.S. today, before isolated severe storms move across the central Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic and far southern New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 20 May 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Staunton Arpt VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 93 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 68. North wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 2am.  Low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  High near 61. East wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 68. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 2am. Low around 49. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 61. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Staunton Arpt VA
 38.29°N 78.89°W (Elev. 1171 ft)
1:03 pm EDT May 20, 2026
2pm EDT May 20, 2026-6pm EDT May 26, 2026
 
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