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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 26 Apr 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light east wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Light east wind.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlottesville VA
 38.03°N 78.48°W (Elev. 400 ft)
9:34 am EDT Apr 26, 2026
9am EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 2, 2026
 
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