Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat to Continue in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will exceed 100 degrees. Severe storms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians Thursday, with the primary threat large to very large hail. Critical fire weather to continue in the Four Corners Region Read More >

Current conditions at

Orange, Orange County Airport (KOMH)

Lat: 38.25°NLon: 78.05°WElev: 466ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Jul 3:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Brightwood VA

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 10:00am until July 2, 08:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 3, 10:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning
  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 101 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday 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 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday 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 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday 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 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Brightwood VA
 38.38°N 78.2°W (Elev. 400 ft)
2:23 am EDT Jul 2, 2026
4am EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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