Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 70. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. 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 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 70. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA
 38.71°N 78.57°W (Elev. 1949 ft)
4:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
5am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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