Isolated Severe Storms in the Midwest; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains; Record Heat in the West

Isolated severe storms are possible across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Great Lakes to Lower Missouri Valley and south-central Plains late this afternoon and early evening. Elevated to critical fire weather concerns continue over much of the northern Great Plains. Above average temperatures persist across portions of the West today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR)

Lat: 38.53°NLon: 77.86°WElev: 295ft.

Fair

56°F

13°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 May 9:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Richardsville VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am. Low around 49. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light northwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richardsville VA
 38.4°N 77.74°W (Elev. 305 ft)
7:54 am EDT May 12, 2026
9am EDT May 12, 2026-6pm EDT May 18, 2026
 
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