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Dangerous Heat Lingers in the Southern U.S.; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Heat advisories linger across the Southern Plains and the Lower Mississippi Valley today for hot temperatures and dangerous heat indices. Also, Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will roll through the Midwest. Expect flash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and even a few tornadoes from the Central Plains and Mid Mississippi Valley to the western Ohio Valley and Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Fair

91°F

33°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 15 Jul 2:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Buena Vista VA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 78 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Increasing
    Clouds

    Low: 65 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 75 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 65 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of thunderstorms, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 78 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 65 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 80 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 66 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 80 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of thunderstorms, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Buena Vista VA
 37.76°N 79.2°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
Last Update:
2:33 pm EDT Jul 15, 2020
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Jul 15, 2020-6pm EDT Jul 21, 2020
 
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