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Heavy Rainfall in the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms in Eastern Colorado on Thursday

A multiple day heavy rainfall event will begin to set up from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail will be the primary hazard. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fredericksburg, Shannon Airport (KEZF)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 85ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 20 May 10:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fredericksburg VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 62. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 50. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fredericksburg VA
 38.31°N 77.52°W (Elev. 226 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT May 20, 2026-6pm EDT May 27, 2026
 
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