Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Front Royal-warren County Airport (KFRR)

Lat: 38.92°NLon: 78.25°WElev: 709ft.

Partly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 8 Aug 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Chester Gap VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Chester Gap VA
 38.86°N 78.12°W (Elev. 1083 ft)
10:53 am EDT Aug 8, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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