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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Fair

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.55 in
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE McGaheysville VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Light south wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Light south wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE McGaheysville VA
 38.34°N 78.66°W (Elev. 1913 ft)
Last Update:
3:00 am EDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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