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

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 7:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Newport VA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Newport VA
 38.64°N 78.58°W (Elev. 994 ft)
4:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
7am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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