Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winchester Regional (KOKV)

Lat: 39.15°NLon: 78.15°WElev: 728ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Winchester VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 50. South wind around 7 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 58. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light south wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 50. South wind around 7 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 58. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 11pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Winchester VA
 39.14°N 78.16°W (Elev. 699 ft)
11:42 am EDT Apr 17, 2026
11am EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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