Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Leesburg / Godfrey (KJYO)

Lat: 39.08°NLon: 77.57°WElev: 390ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 3:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Leesburg VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 68. East wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 46. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. East wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Leesburg VA
 39.1°N 77.56°W (Elev. 348 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
4pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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