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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Winchester Regional (KOKV)

Lat: 39.15°NLon: 78.15°WElev: 728ft.

Light Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	29.85 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Aug 5:55 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Bluemont VA

Today
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 85 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.