Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Aug 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Luray VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
Luray VA
 38.67°N 78.46°W (Elev. 899 ft)
10:53 am EDT Aug 26, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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