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 42%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 May 4:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cross Junction VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 7pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 7pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
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 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cross Junction VA
 39.33°N 78.3°W (Elev. 869 ft)
4:06 pm EDT May 16, 2026
4pm EDT May 16, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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