Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

97°F

36°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Heat Index	103°F (39°C)
Last update	2 Jul 1:53 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Elkton VA

Heat Advisory July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm

Heat Advisory July 4, 10:00am until July 4, 08:00pm

Heat Advisory July 2, 02:36pm until July 2, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory July 2, 02:36pm until July 2, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Thu
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 99 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 98 °F
Hot
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Independence Day
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Mostly Sunny
then T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Independence Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 92. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 87. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.