Dangerous Fire Conditions in the Southern High Plains; Severe Weather from the Great Lakes into Central/Southern Plains; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Dry and windy conditions will produce dangerous fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into the Southwest. Severe storms, including very large hail, strong tornadoes, and winds, are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains. Heavy late-season snow and cold temperatures are expected in the northern to central Rockies. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 2:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Hood VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm.  Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers.  High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Hood VA
 38.39°N 78.48°W (Elev. 2024 ft)
2:23 am EDT May 18, 2026
3am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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