Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 7 Aug 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Elkton VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Elkton VA
 38.39°N 78.51°W (Elev. 3077 ft)
10:53 am EDT Aug 7, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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