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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR)

Lat: 38.53°NLon: 77.86°WElev: 295ft.

Fog/Mist

69°F

21°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 1:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Richardsville VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 73. Light south wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 73. Light south wind.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richardsville VA
 38.4°N 77.74°W (Elev. 305 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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