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

New Market Airport (K8W2)

Lat: 38.66°NLon: 78.71°WElev: 975ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 6:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Lacey Spring VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 72. Calm wind becoming west 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: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 49. Northeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Calm wind becoming west 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 49. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Lacey Spring VA
 38.5°N 78.72°W (Elev. 1490 ft)
4:53 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
7pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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