Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Apr 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Luray VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 61. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 61. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Luray VA
 38.7°N 78.46°W (Elev. 751 ft)
2:22 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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