Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE University Heights VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 76. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then scattered showers.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 76. East wind around 6 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 likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then scattered showers. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE University Heights VA
 37.99°N 78.51°W (Elev. 515 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Apr 25, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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