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

2 Miles NW Stephenson VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Stephenson VA
 39.22°N 78.12°W (Elev. 630 ft)
10:53 am EDT May 16, 2026
2pm EDT May 16, 2026-6pm EDT May 22, 2026
 
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