Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Overcast

31°C

88°F

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 19°C (66°F)
Visibility 16 km
Heat Index33°C (91°F)
Last update 20 Aug 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.

    High: 24 °C

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind 3 to 8 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.

    Low: 18 °C

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 11 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 22 °C

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind 5 to 10 km/h.

    Low: 16 °C

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind.

    High: 24 °C

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °C

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 26 °C

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 17 °C

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 25 °C

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 5 and 7.5 mm possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind 3 to 8 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between 2.5 and 5 mm possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 11 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind 5 to 10 km/h.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA
 38.71°N 78.57°W (Elev. 1949 m)
1:29 pm EDT Aug 20, 2025
2pm EDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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