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.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 4:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 77. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 49. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 77. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 49. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA
 38.14°N 78.46°W (Elev. 587 ft)
4:54 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
5am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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