Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Fog/Mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Rileyville VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 67. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 67. Southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Rileyville VA
 38.73°N 78.34°W (Elev. 1719 ft)
4:53 am EDT Apr 27, 2026
5am EDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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