Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Market Airport (K8W2)

Lat: 38.66°NLon: 78.71°WElev: 975ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 3 Aug 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Orkney Springs VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Light east wind.

    High: 77 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog between 2am and 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 59. North wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 77. Light east wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Orkney Springs VA
 38.76°N 78.88°W (Elev. 2454 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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