Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bridgewater Air Park (KVBW)

Lat: 38.37°NLon: 78.96°WElev: 1165ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Apr 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N West Augusta VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 2am.  Low around 41. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 8am.  High near 50. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 2am. Low around 41. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 50. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N West Augusta VA
 38.35°N 79.31°W (Elev. 3527 ft)
12:50 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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