Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27° N Lon: 78.9° W Elev: 1201 ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 5:15 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Rockbridge County

Today
Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph, becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Friday Through Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night And Monday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.



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332 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2026
 
 

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