Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.4 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE University Heights VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 72. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 72. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE University Heights VA
 37.99°N 78.51°W (Elev. 515 ft)
4:53 am EDT Apr 27, 2026
5am EDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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