October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.24 in (1023.8 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Elkton VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. Light west wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 50. Light west wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Elkton VA
 38.35°N 78.57°W (Elev. 1818 ft)
10:52 am EDT Oct 6, 2026
12pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 12, 2026
 
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