Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR)

Lat: 38.53°NLon: 77.86°WElev: 295ft.

Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 30 Jun 5:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Locust Grove VA

Extreme Heat Watch July 2, 11:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory July 1, 11:00am until July 1, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch
Heat Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 89 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light south wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light south wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Locust Grove VA
 38.34°N 77.8°W (Elev. 390 ft)
4:53 am EDT Jun 30, 2026
6am EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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