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Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Thunderstorm

79°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 15 Jul 5:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Richmond International Airport VA

Flood Watch July 15, 06:05pm until July 16, 12:00am
Flash Flood Warning until July 15, 06:15pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch July 15, 06:05pm until July 16, 12:00am
    Flash Flood Warning until July 15, 06:15pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richmond International Airport VA
 37.51°N 77.31°W (Elev. 138 ft)
Last Update:
5:13 pm EDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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