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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fredericksburg, Shannon Airport (KEZF)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 85ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Sealston VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. South wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 48. South wind around 6 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Sealston VA
 38.33°N 77.26°W (Elev. 33 ft)
Last Update:
5:17 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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