Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winchester Regional (KOKV)

Lat: 39.15°NLon: 78.15°WElev: 728ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 5:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Stephens City VA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 92. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 92. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Stephens City VA
 39.09°N 78.17°W (Elev. 699 ft)
4:53 am EDT May 17, 2026
5am EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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