Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bridgewater Air Park (KVBW)

Lat: 38.37°NLon: 78.96°WElev: 1165ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Apr 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Dayton VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Dayton VA
 38.51°N 79.06°W (Elev. 1946 ft)
10:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
11am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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