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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight; Heat Continues on Tuesday Across the Eastern U.S.

Severe weather and flash flooding threats continue across the Central Plains and Midwest into tonight. Very large hail, strong tornadoes and damaging winds are expected. An early season heat wave will continue to challenge temperature records across the eastern U.S. through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fredericksburg, Shannon Airport (KEZF)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 19 May 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fredericksburg VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fredericksburg VA
 38.31°N 77.47°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT May 19, 2026-6pm EDT May 25, 2026
 
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