Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Market Airport (K8W2)

Lat: 38.66° N Lon: 78.71° W Elev: 975 ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 2 Jul 9:35 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Shenandoah County

Today
Sunny, hot with highs around 100...except in the mid 90s at the higher elevations. West winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s...except in the lower 90s at the higher elevations. Light and variable winds, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to 109.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Independence Day
Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Showers with thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Monday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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756 AM EDT Thu Jul 2 2026
 
 

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