Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Petersburg, Dinwiddie County Airport (KPTB)

Lat: 37.18° N Lon: 77.52° W Elev: 194 ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	SW 5 mph
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	15 Jul 5:55 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Prince George County

This Afternoon

Thunderstorms likely with a chance of showers. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs around 90. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent. Heat index values up to 100.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms likely with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Wednesday

Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 100.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Humid with lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday

Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 106.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.

Friday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 100 early in the evening.

Saturday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Sunday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 105.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.