Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Winchester Regional (KOKV)

Lat: 39.15°NLon: 78.15°WElev: 728ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	29.82 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	2 Aug 1:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Cross Junction VA

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. High near 78. Southeast wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.