Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Market Airport (K8W2)

Lat: 38.66°NLon: 78.71°WElev: 975ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Apr 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Mount Jackson VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 11pm.  Low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 59. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 11pm. Low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 59. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Mount Jackson VA
 38.74°N 78.65°W (Elev. 945 ft)
12:50 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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