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

82°F

28°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 20 Jun 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Orlean VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °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. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 89. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 89 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. 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. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 89. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Orlean VA
 38.71°N 77.94°W (Elev. 545 ft)
10:53 am EDT Jun 20, 2026
12pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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