Severe Storms and Heavy Rain in Texas; Record Heat Along the East Coast

Scattered severe storms with large hail, isolated severe gusts, and localized flooding are expected across parts of west Texas. Isolated flash flooding is also possible in the central Gulf coast. An early season heat wave will continue to impact the eastern U.S. today, before isolated severe storms move across the central Appalachians into the Mid-Atlantic and far southern New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Leesburg / Godfrey (KJYO)

Lat: 39.08°NLon: 77.57°WElev: 390ft.

Partly Cloudy

93°F

34°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 20 May 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bluemont VA

Severe T-storm Watch until May 20, 08:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until May 20, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 90 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 54. North wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 60. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 59. East wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 90. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 54. North wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 60. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 59. East wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Memorial Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
Bluemont VA
 39.11°N 77.85°W (Elev. 1158 ft)
2:23 pm EDT May 20, 2026
2pm EDT May 20, 2026-6pm EDT May 26, 2026
 
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