Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winchester Regional (KOKV)

Lat: 39.15°NLon: 78.15°WElev: 728ft.

Light Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 4 Mar 10:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Winchester VA

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 11am, then patchy fog after 4pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 11am, then patchy fog after 4pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Showers likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Winchester VA
 39.18°N 78.15°W (Elev. 699 ft)
9:55 am EST Mar 4, 2026
10am EST Mar 4, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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