Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

A Few Clouds

82°F

28°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE University Heights VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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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 23, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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