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

65°F

18°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.86 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 12:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light west wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  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

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 50. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Light west wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 50. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA
 38.14°N 78.46°W (Elev. 587 ft)
10:52 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
1am EDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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