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.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Winchester VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °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

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
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. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Winchester VA
 39.17°N 78.3°W (Elev. 997 ft)
2:23 pm EDT May 16, 2026
2pm EDT May 16, 2026-6pm EDT May 22, 2026
 
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