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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR)

Lat: 38.53°NLon: 77.86°WElev: 295ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 20 Jun 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Culpeper VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 90. South wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 90. South wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Culpeper VA
 38.45°N 78.01°W (Elev. 486 ft)
Last Update:
7:52 am EDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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