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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bridgewater Air Park (KVBW)

Lat: 38.37°NLon: 78.96°WElev: 1165ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Mar 8:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Monterey VA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Monterey VA
 38.46°N 79.52°W (Elev. 2493 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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