Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winchester Regional (KOKV)

Lat: 39.15°NLon: 78.15°WElev: 728ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 3 Aug 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Winchester VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Winchester VA
 39.2°N 78.18°W (Elev. 876 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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