Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Front Royal-warren County Airport (KFRR)

Lat: 38.92°NLon: 78.25°WElev: 709ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 1 Aug 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Middletown VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight 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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A slight 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Middletown VA
 39.06°N 78.34°W (Elev. 699 ft)
10:53 am EDT Aug 1, 2026
1pm EDT Aug 1, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 7, 2026
 
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