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.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Barracks VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 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 30%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

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

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 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 30%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Barracks VA
 38.05°N 78.5°W (Elev. 499 ft)
4:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
7am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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