Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Market Airport (K8W2)

Lat: 38.66°NLon: 78.71°WElev: 975ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 26 Apr 3:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Syria VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Syria VA
 38.53°N 78.34°W (Elev. 1043 ft)
3:28 pm EDT Apr 26, 2026
3pm EDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm EDT May 3, 2026
 
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