Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 12:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Luray VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 73 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Luray VA
 38.67°N 78.46°W (Elev. 899 ft)
12:53 am EST Mar 6, 2026
1am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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