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.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 23 Apr 5:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 70. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 44. North wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 44. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 62. 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 71. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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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 23, 2026
6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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