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Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 5 Mar 3:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers before 1am, then isolated showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then isolated showers. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers before 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Isolated
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated showers before 1am, then isolated showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm, then isolated showers. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Isolated showers before 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlottesville VA
 38.03°N 78.48°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
3:53 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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