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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 3 May 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA

Frost Advisory May 3, 03:09am until May 3, 09:00am
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Frost Advisory
  •  
    Frost Advisory May 3, 03:09am until May 3, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Sun

    Frost Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Frost

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Frost then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA
 38.71°N 78.57°W (Elev. 1949 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT May 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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