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.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Apr 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Low around 45. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  High near 55. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 45. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. High near 55. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA
 38.71°N 78.57°W (Elev. 1949 ft)
4:53 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
5pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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